Chemistry of Propylene
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Chemistry of Propylene

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What is propylene's rank in terms of volume of hydrocarbon intermediate for the production of chemicals?

  • Second largest (correct)
  • Fourth largest
  • Third largest
  • The largest

    • What is the product of the direct oxidation of propylene using oxygen?

  • Propylene oxide
  • Allyl chloride
  • Acrolein (correct)
  • Acrylonitrile

    • What is the byproduct of the substitution of allylic hydrogens in propylene by chlorine?

  • Vinyl chloride
  • Allyl chloride (correct)
  • Acrolein
  • Acrylonitrile

    • What is the reaction that converts a methyl group with allyl hydrogens to a nitrile group?

    <p>Ammoxidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the product of the ammoxidation of propylene?

    <p>Acrylonitrile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial aspect of ammoxidation of propylene?

    <p>Efficient heat removal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of acrylonitrile?

    <p>Production of acrylic fibers, resins, and elastomers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the temperature required for oxidation of propylene to occur in the presence of ammonia?

    <p>402°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the by-product of acrylonitrile production that may be recovered for sale?

    <p>Hydrogen cyanide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the yield of adipic acid produced by a liquid-phase catalytic carbonylation of butadiene?

    <p>49%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of benzene, toluene, and xylenes (BTX)?

    <p>Refinery streams, especially from catalytic reforming and cracking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the catalyst used in the production of acrylonitrile?

    <p>Bi-Mo catalysts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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