Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Organic Chemistry And Petrochemicals (Section 4 - No. 7)
What does the term "cracking" mean in the context of organic chemistry?
The process of adding carbon atoms to hydrocarbons.
The process of breaking down long-chain hydrocarbons into shorter ones.
The process of combining small molecules into larger molecules.
The process of separating hydrocarbons based on their boiling points.
Explanation
Cracking is the process of breaking large hydrocarbons into smaller, more useful ones.
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