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대3-CH2-CH-CH2 - CH3
2 pyrolysis of alkane​

Answer 1

The decomposition of a compound by heat in the absence of air is called Pyrolysis. When pyrolysis occurs in alkanes, the process is termed as cracking. For example: Alkanes on heating under high temperature or in the presence of a catalyst in absence of air broken down into lower alkanes, alkenes and hydrogen.