In the process of cracking

Organic compounds decompose into their constituent elements

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Hydrocarbons decompose into carbon and hydrogen

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High molecular weight organic compounds decompose to give low molecular weight organic compounds

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Hydrocarbons yield alkyl radicals and hydrogen

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Solution

The correct option is D High molecular weight organic compounds decompose to give low molecular weight organic compounds
cracking is the process whereby long chain hydrocarbons are broken down into simpler molecules such as light hydrocarbons, by the breaking of carbon-carbon bonds in the precursors.

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