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9.1.7 Cracking of larger alkanes

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What does cracking do to larger alkane molecules?

A

A high temperature alone can crack molecules without a catalyst.

B

It breaks larger alkanes into smaller, more useful molecules.

C

In cracking, the heavy fraction is heated until it vaporises.

D

A smaller alkane and at least one alkene.

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21 flashcards on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 9.1.7 Cracking of larger alkanes: the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

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