Moderate

The catalyst which is used to break hydrocarbons is

Correct answer: B. Zeolite

  • A. Cryolite
  • B. Zeolite
  • C. Bauxite
  • D. Alcoxite

Explanation

Zeolite is indeed the correct answer as it is a commonly used catalyst in the petrochemical industry for breaking down hydrocarbons like in catalytic cracking processes. Cryolite, bauxite, and alcoxide compounds are not typically used for this purpose, making them incorrect choices.

Last updated

About Chemistry of Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons are studied through the structures and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and aromatic compounds. Coverage includes free radical substitution in alkanes, electrophilic addition to carbon-carbon multiple bonds, benzene substitution, aromatic stability and the difference between addition reactions of alkenes and substitution reactions of benzene.

Practise Chemistry of Hydrocarbons

1,091 free Chemistry of Hydrocarbons MCQs from Chemistry, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Exams that ask Chemistry questions like this

Chemistry is on 12 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.

Related questions