Liquid hydrocarbons is converted into gaseous hydrocarbon by:
Correct answer: A. Cracking
- A. Cracking
- B. Hydrolysis
- C. Oxidation
- D. Distillation
Explanation
Cracking is the process in which long chain hydrocarbons (in liquid/solid state) are broken into short chain, more useful hydrocarbons which have a smaller molecular mass/no. of atoms resulting in weaker instantaneous dipole induced dipole forces to hold the molecules close together so they are in gaseous form. Hence, there is a state change. Hydrolysis and oxidation have nothing to do with state change. The final product of distillation is collected in liquid form.
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