Asked in PMC Practice Test 27 (2021) 2021Moderate

Which catalysts are used in catalytic cracking?

Correct answer: B. Silica, alumina

  • A. Silica, lime
  • B. Silica, alumina
  • C. Silica, Soda ash
  • D. Alumina,Pt

Explanation

Option B is correct since silica and alumina are used in catalytic cracking to produce smaller more useful fractions from larger hydrocarbons.Option A is incorrect since a mixture of silica and lime is used to make cement.Option C is incorrect since silica and soda ash is used in the process of glass manufacturing.Option D is incorrect since alumina and platinum are used in the process of cyclohexane dehydrogenation.

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