AP EAMCET2013ChemistryHydrocarbons
C ₂ H ₆ 4500^ C C ₂ H ₄+ H ₂ Above reaction is called as
Options
- Acombustion
- Brearrangement
- Cpyrolysis
- Dcleavage
Correct answer
C. pyrolysis
Step-by-step solution
Decomposition of a compound by application of heat is called pyrolysis and pyrolysis of higher alkanes into a mixture of lower alkanes, alkenes, etc. is also called cracking.