MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3947

A cracking reaction converts C10H22 into C6H14 and two moles of an alkene. What is the molecular formula of this alkene?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3947

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A cracking reaction converts C10H22 into C6H14 and two moles of an alkene. What is the molecular formula of this alkene?

    • A) C2H4
    • B) C3H6
    • C) C4H8
    • D) CH4

    Answer: C2H4

    Explanation: Balancing the equation C10H22 -> C6H14 + 2C2H4. C4H8 is wrong as it ignores the two-mole coefficient provided.