Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Correct answer: C. Reforming is done to increase the production of petrol
- A. Catenation is the main reason for large number of organic compounds
- B. The higher is the octane number, the better is quality of the petrol
- C. Reforming is done to increase the production of petrol
- D. Anthracite is the hardest form of coal
Explanation
Reforming is a process used in petroleum refining to convert low-octane hydrocarbons into high-octane hydrocarbons. However, it is not primarily done to increase the production of petrol but rather to improve the quality of petrol by increasing its octane rating. In reforming, straight-chain hydrocarbons are converted into branched-chain hydrocarbons and aromatic hydrocarbons, which have higher octane numbers. Therefore, option (C) is incorrect.
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