Heptadecane, C17H36\text{C}_{17}\text{H}_{36}C17H36, is a long-chain alkane found in crude oil that can be thermally cracked to produce shorter, more useful hydrocarbons.
Complete the chemical equation for this cracking reaction by writing the molecular formula of the single missing product.
C17H36→……⋯+4C2H4 \text{C}_{17}\text{H}_{36} \rightarrow \dots\dots\dots + 4\text{C}_2\text{H}_4 C17H36→……⋯+4C2H4Practise Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Fuels with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 105 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.
