WAEC - Chemistry (2012 - No. 36)

Consider the following reaction equation: C\(_{16}\)H\(_{34}\) → C\(_5\)H\(_{12}\) + C\(_{11}\)H\(_{22}\). The process represented by the equation is

cracking

fermentation

polymerization

reforming

In the reaction, a complex hydrocarbon is broken down into two simpler hydrocarbons. This is cracking.