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}}} $