n-Heptane can be converted into benzene by catalysts:

Correct answer: C. Al2O3, SiO2, Cr2O3

  • A. Al2O3, SiO2, Fe2O3
  • B. SiO2, K2O, Cr2O3
  • C. Al2O3, SiO2, Cr2O3
  • D. None of these

Explanation

The conversion of n-heptane to benzene is a process called aromatization. This involves the cyclic dehydrogenation of alkanes. The catalysts commonly used for this process are aluminum oxide (Al2O3), silica (SiO2), and chromium oxide (Cr2O3). These metal oxides act as Lewis acids, promoting the removal of hydrogen atoms from the alkane molecules, leading to the formation of the aromatic ring system.

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