4.5.3 - cracking Flashcards
1
Q
are longer or shorter alkanes more useful
A
shorter
2
Q
how do we make longer alkanes shorter
A
cracking
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)
4
Q
products of cracking:
A
long alkane -> short alkane + alkene