Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2011 2011Moderate

In the reforming process, open-chain hydrocarbons are converted into:

Correct answer: B. Branched-chain hydrocarbons

  • A. Polymers
  • B. Branched-chain hydrocarbons
  • C. Ring hydrocarbons
  • D. Branched and ring hydrocarbons

Explanation

Reforming is also called AROMATIZATION and is a process in which open-chain hydrocarbons are converted into branched-chain hydrocarbons

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