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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Surface Chemistry

Question:

Which of the following is present at the time of cracking of hydrocarbons?

Options:

Copper

Zeolite

Nickel

Molybdenum

Correct Answer:

Zeolite

Explanation:

Zeolites used in catalytic cracking are designed to provide high percentages of hydrocarbons containing between 5 and 10 carbon atoms, which are very beneficial for petrol. A hydrogen atom from an alkane as well as the two electrons that bonded it to the carbon can be extracted from the molecule using the zeolite catalyst's elimination sites.