Question

Pyrolysis is a

• A. Biochemical process
• B. Biological process
• C. Thermochemical process
• D. Petrochemical process

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Thermochemical process

A. Biochemical process is a chemical reaction in which a substrate is converted into product by a living organism.

B. Biological process is a chemical reaction that is vital for the survival of an organism.

C. Thermochemical process is a chemical reaction in which there is change from one state to another state of a substance.

D. Petrochemical process is a chemical reaction in which natural gas, oil, minerals metals etc., are converted into chemical products.

Pyrolysis is the decomposition of a substance due to heating at a high temperature. It is a thermochemical process.

So, the correct answer is 'Thermochemical process'.