A gasoline of higher octane number can be obtained by:
Correct answer: C. Catalytic cracking
- A. Oxidative cleavage
- B. Thermal cracking
- C. Catalytic cracking
- D. Steam cracking
Explanation
A is incorrect as oxidative cleavage does not produce gasoline with a high octane number.A reaction in which a carbon-carbon bond is cleaved, with simultaneous oxidation of the carbons that had formed the carbon-carbon bond.B is incorrect as thermal cracking produces unsaturated hydrocarbons.C is correct as catalytic cracking is done to produce gasoline,diesel etc.D is incorrect as steam cracking produces lower unsaturated hydrocarbons
This question appeared on the UHS MDCAT 2010 paper, which you can sit online with every answer explained.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
About Alkanes
Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons containing only carbon-carbon and carbon-hydrogen single bonds, with the general formula CnH2n+2 for open chains. Their structure, isomerism, IUPAC nomenclature, physical properties, combustion, free-radical halogenation and conformations are covered, including the difference between substitution in alkanes and addition in unsaturated hydrocarbons.
Practise Chemistry of Hydrocarbons
1,091 free Chemistry of Hydrocarbons MCQs from Chemistry, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Chemistry questions like this
Chemistry is on 14 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Alkanes questions
What is the octane number of Iso-octane?
Which catalyst are used in catalytic cracking?
Large hydrocarbons are converted into smaller hydrocarbons by a process called?
Symmetrical alkanes can be produced by:
The structural formula of 2,3,4 trimethylpentane is:
Which one of the following reactions shows the combustion of a saturated hydrocarbon?