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WAEC Chemistry 2014 Objective — Question 39

Question 39 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which type of reaction is illustrated by the following equation? C₁₂H₂₆→5C₂H₄+C₂H₆

  • A. Addition
  • B. CrackingCorrect
  • C. Hydrogenation
  • D. Polymerization

Explanation

The breaking down of a large hydrocarbon molecule (C12H26) into smaller molecules is cracking.

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