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Liquid hydrocarbons can be converted to a mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons by (AIPMT 2010)

A.hydrolysis

B.oxidation

C.cracking✓ Correct

D.distillation under reduced pressure

Explanation

Cracking is a process in which liquid hydrocarbons with higher molecular mass is converted to a mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons with low molecular mass by breaking carbon-carbon bonds. Cracking is also known as pyrolysis. Cracking is mainly used in oil refining. Hence, the correct option is (c).

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