Discussion
Cracking converts heavy petroleum fractions into lighter ones by
Answer: A
Correct answer: breaking large molecules into smaller ones
Cracking breaks the carbon-carbon bonds of heavy, high boiling molecules to give smaller ones in the petrol and diesel range. It exists because the demand for light products far exceeds the proportion the crude naturally contains, so a refinery must convert the residue rather than merely separate it. Joining small molecules is polymerisation or alkylation; rearranging chains into rings is reforming.
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