4.5.3 - cracking Flashcards

1
Q

are longer or shorter alkanes more useful

A

shorter

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2
Q

how do we make longer alkanes shorter

A

cracking

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3
Q

conditions of cracking

A
  • temperature of 650 degree celsius
  • catalyst aluminium oxide (Al2O3)

(can be conducted without a catalyst but far more energy would need to be provided)

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4
Q

products of cracking:

A

long alkane -> short alkane + alkene

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