Ethene is prepared industrially by

Ethene is prepared industrially by
  • A.
    Reforming
  • B.
    Polymerization
  • C.
    Distillation
  • D.
    Cracking
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

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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