Question

How can you convert long chain hydrocarbon to short (C-4 to C-9) hydrocarbon?
Discuss the most suitable method employed for doing this.

Answer 1

Answer:

Cracking allows large hydrocarbon molecules to be broken down into smaller, more useful hydrocarbon molecules. Fractions containing large hydrocarbon molecules are heated to vaporise them. Watch this practical demonstration of cracking alkanes in the lab. Cracking produces a mixture of smaller alkanes and alkenes.