Multiple choice

Which of the following best explains cracking in hydrocarbons?

  1. The decomposition of compound in the presence of air.

  2. The decomposition of compounds by heating in presence of air.

  3. The decomposition of alkanes by heating in absence of air.

  4. The decomposition of alkenes by heating in absence of air.

  5. The decomposition of compounds by heating in absence of air.
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Explanation

Yes, it is correct. The decomposition of compounds by heating in absence of air is called pyrolysis. Pyrolysis for alkanes is called cracking.

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