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

A
CH4, C3H6, C2H4
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C6H12, H2
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C4H8, C2H6
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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.
C6H14−−−−−−−−−High temperatureC6H12+CH4+H2+C2H6+C4H8+C3H6+C2H4

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