Large hydrocarbons are converted into smaller hydrocarbons by a process called as?

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