Which process is used to break down heavy hydrocarbons into lighter ones?
-
A.
Alkylation
-
B.
Reforming
-
C.
Distillation
-
D.
Cracking
Correct Answer:
D. Cracking
Explanation:
The correct process is cracking. In petroleum refining, cracking is a chemical conversion method used to break down complex, long-chain hydrocarbon molecules with high molecular weights into simpler, short-chain molecules with lower molecular weights. This is typically achieved through the application of intense heat and pressure, often enhanced by the use of catalysts or the addition of hydrogen. This process is essential because the resulting lighter hydrocarbons, such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, are more commercially valuable and useful than the original heavy fractions.
Click below to open Discussion & Feedback
0 Issues
Please
login to comment or Report Issues.