MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3958

A chemical engineer uses high temperatures and steam to break down higher hydrocarbons into lower unsaturated ones like ethene. This process is called:

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3958

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A chemical engineer uses high temperatures and steam to break down higher hydrocarbons into lower unsaturated ones like ethene. This process is called:

    • A) Catalytic cracking
    • B) Thermal cracking
    • C) Hydrocracking
    • D) Steam cracking

    Answer: Steam cracking

    Explanation: Steam cracking produces lower unsaturated hydrocarbons like ethene. Catalytic cracking is tempting but it yields higher octane gasoline.