A process in which large molecules are broken up into into smaller molecules is called as_____.
Correct answer: B. Cracking
- A. Reforming
- B. Cracking
- C. Refining
- D. Isomerization
Explanation
Cracking is the thermal or catalytic decomposition of large hydrocarbon molecules into smaller alkanes and alkenes. The likely wrong choice is reforming, which changes the structure of hydrocarbons, especially to branched or aromatic forms, rather than simply breaking them into smaller molecules.
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