Ethene is prepared industrially by - JAMB Chemistry 2017 Question
Ethene is prepared industrially by
A
Reforming
B
Polymerization
C
Distillation
D
Cracking
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Correct Option: D
Ethene is produced from cracking which involves breaking up large hydrocarbon molecules into smaller and more useful bits. This is achieved by using high temperatures and pressures without a catalyst.
C15H32 → 2C2H4 + C3H6 + C8H14
......Δheat...ethene........propene.........octane
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