Hydrocarbons Question 307

Question: Name the reaction $ C _{10}H _{22}\xrightarrow{900K}C_4H_8+C_6H _{14} $ [MP PET 1995; MP PMT 1997]

Options:

A) Alkylation

B) Cracking

C) Pyrolysis

D) Fractionation

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ \underset{Decane}{\mathop{C _{10}H _{22}}}\underset{Cracking}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{900K}}}\underset{Butane}{\mathop{C_4H_8}}+\underset{Hexane}{\mathop{C_6H _{14}}} $