Question

1. What happens? when:
(1) Vapour of n-heptane is passed
Cr203 / Al2O3 catalysts at 600°C.
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Answer 1

Alkanes Containing 6 to 10 Carbon Atoms Are Converted Into Benzene And It's Homologous At High Temperature And In Presence Of a Catalyst. For Example, When n-Hexane Is Passed Over Chromium Oxide (Cr2O3) Supported Over Alumina (Al2O3) at 600 degree Celsius, Benzene Is Produced.