Large hydrocarbons are converted into smaller hydrocarbons by a process called as?
Correct answer: C. Cracking
- A. Reforming
- B. Distillation
- C. Cracking
- D. Decomposition
Explanation
Reforming is a process in which hydrocarbons are converted into more branched or cyclic hydrocarbons by rearranging the carbon-carbon bonds. Distillation is a process of separating a mixture of liquids based on their boiling points. It is not used for the conversion of large hydrocarbons into smaller hydrocarbons. Cracking is a process in which large hydrocarbon molecules are broken down into smaller, more useful molecules by breaking carbon-carbon bonds. This process is typically carried out by heating the hydrocarbon to high temperatures (usually between 400-900°C) in the presence of a catalyst or steam. Decomposition is a general term used to describe the breakdown of a substance into simpler compounds or elements, often by heat or chemical reactions. It is not specific to the conversion of hydrocarbons into smaller hydrocarbons
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