The possible product formed on pyrolysis of n-hexane is/are:

C H_{4}, C_{3} H_{6}, C_{2} H_{4}

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C_{6} H_{12}, H_{2}

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C_{4} H_{8}, C_{2} H_{6}

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All of the above.

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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above.
Decomposition of higher alkanes into lower alkanes/alkene by application of heat is called pyrolysis/cracking.
$C_{6} H_{14} △ - --------- \to High temperature C_{6} H_{12} + C H_{4} + H_{2} + C_{2} H_{6} + C_{4} H_{8} + C_{3} H_{6} + C_{2} H_{4}$

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