Question

Write all the possible structure of pyrolysis of butane

Answer 1

Explanation:

CH3, C2H5 and C3H7 are free radicals which are formed by the pyrolysis of butane by a free radical chain reaction. ... CH4 or methane, C3H6 or also called as propene or propylene, C2H6 or ethane, C2H4 or Ethylene. These are the products formed when butane undergoes primary ..

Answer 2

$C_4H_1_0$ → $CH_4 + C_3H_6$

Explanation:

Pyrolysis of butane is a free- radical mechanism carried under high temperatures of 420°C to 500°C

The pyrolysis of butane undergoes following chemical reactions =

$C_4H_1_0$ → $CH_4 + C_3H_6$

In this step, methane and propene is obtained.

$C_4H_1_0$ → $C_2H_6 + C_2H_4$

In this step, ethane and ethene is obtained.

∴ All possible structures are of methane propane and butane as given above.