Which of the following reactions is undesirable in the production of catalytically reformed gasoline ?

Correct answer: B. Dehydrogenation of lower paraffins

  • A. Dehydrogenation of Naphthene
  • B. Dehydrogenation of lower paraffins
  • C. Dehydrocyclization of higher paraffins
  • D. Isomerisation of paraffins

Explanation

Catalytic reforming favorably dehydrogenates naphthenes, dehydrocyclizes suitable paraffins and isomerizes hydrocarbons to raise octane number. Dehydrogenating lower paraffins mainly forms olefins and is not a desired reforming route.

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