cracking Flashcards

1
Q

What are the requirements for cracking?

A

600-700 temp degrees celsius
catalyst - silica or alumina

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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)

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