Name the process occurring below?

Question

CH₃(CH₂)₁₆CH₃ + hydrogen → nonane + octane + methane

Question 6 options:

a.	dehydrogenation
b.	catalytic reforming
c.	hydrocracking
d.	combustion

Answer 1

The C₁₈ hydrocarbon Is being broken down to smaller hydrocarbon units. C₁₈ breaks down to Nonane (C9), Octane (C₈), and Methane (CH₄). A catalyst and hydrogen are required. The name of this reaction, used to make gasoline, is called HYDROCRACKING.