NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
What is the principle involved in the preparation of oil gas or petrol gas from kerosene oil or petrol?
Options
- AOxidation
- BHydrogenation
- CDehydrogenation
- DPyrolysis
Correct answer
D. Pyrolysis
Step-by-step solution
The preparation of oil gas or petrol gas from kerosene oil or petrol involves the principle of pyrolysis, where the hydrocarbons are decomposed into smaller fragments by heating.