Vinyl chloride (CH2 = CH.Cl) is produced by the thermal pyrolysis of ethylene dichloride at a pressure & temperature of __________________?

Correct answer: A. 4 kgf/cm2 & 500°C

  • A. 4 kgf/cm2 & 500°C
  • B. 10 kgf/cm2 & 1000°C
  • C. 40 kg/cm2 & 200°C
  • D. 100 kgf/cm2 & 500°C

Explanation

Ethylene dichloride is cracked at about 500°C to form vinyl chloride and hydrogen chloride; the listed low pressure is the closest standard operating condition among the choices. The other options pair the reaction with clearly unsuitable temperatures or pressures.

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