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Question 2

A long-chain alkane, eicosane (C20H42\text{C}_{20}\text{H}_{42}C20​H42​), is catalytically cracked to produce one molecule of nonane (C9H20\text{C}_9\text{H}_{20}C9​H20​), two molecules of a compound YYY, and one molecule of compound ZZZ. Compound Y Y\,Y is an alkene containing three carbon atoms.

a.

State the molecular formula of compound YYY.

[1]
b.

Deduce the molecular formula of compound ZZZ.

[2]
c.

State two conditions required for industrial catalytic cracking.

[2]
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19 exam-style questions on Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Crude oil. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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