Question

One of the components in crude oil is octane, C8H₁8. Octane can be made into ethene and a product P, C,H,, as shown below. (i) C8H18 C₂H₂ + 2C₂H4 Р Name this type of reaction? 1​

Answer 1

Answer: The type of reaction shown is a cracking reaction.

Explanation: Cracking is the process of breaking down larger hydrocarbons into smaller, more useful hydrocarbons. In this case, octane (C8H18) is being cracked into ethene (C2H4) and a product P (CxHy).