NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
What is the product of the pyrolysis of dodecane (a constituent of kerosene oil) at 973K in the presence of platinum, palladium, or nickel?
Options
- AHeptane
- BPentane
- CDecane
- DOctane
Correct answer
A. Heptane
Step-by-step solution
When dodecane is subjected to pyrolysis at 973K in the presence of platinum, palladium, or nickel, it yields a mixture of heptane and pentene as products.