Q43 / 170 · Manipal (MET) 2020 · Chemistry

Liquid hydrocarbon is converted into mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons by

  • A
    cracking
  • Correct answer
    B
    oxidation
  • C
    hydrolysis
  • D
    distillation under reduced pressure

Solution

Liquid hydrocarbon is converted into mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons by oxidation oxidation can be complete or partial. Complete oxidation is called combustion which is shown by the generalised reaction as Figure

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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