cracking Flashcards
1
Q
What are the requirements for cracking?
A
600-700 temp degrees celsius
catalyst - silica or alumina
2
Q
Why is cracking long chain alkanes into short chain alkanes (and alkenes) needed?
A
There is a higher demand for short chain alkanes (and lower demand for long chain alkanes)
There is a lower supply for short chain alkanes (and higher supply of long chain alkanes)