The possible product formed on pyrolysis of n-hexane is/are:
A
CH4,C3H6,C2H4
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B
C6H12,H2
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C
C4H8,C2H6
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D
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. C6H14△−−−−−−−−−−→High temperatureC6H12+CH4+H2+C2H6+C4H8+C3H6+C2H4