Fractionation Process in Petrochemical Industry

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What is the general formula for hydrocarbons?

  • CnH2n
  • CnH2n-2
  • CnH2n-4
  • CnH2n+2 (correct)

Which of the following alkane molecules is NOT in the MEPB acronym?

  • Propene (correct)
  • Ethane
  • Butane
  • Methane

What method is used to separate the many hydrocarbons in crude oil into fractions?

  • Crystallization
  • Fractional distillation (correct)
  • Filtration
  • Decantation

In the petrochemical industry, where is the heated crude oil piped into during fractional distillation?

<p>Bottom of the column (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the various fractions separated in a fractionating column during fractional distillation?

<p>By size of the hydrocarbon molecules (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the number of hydrogen atoms in an alkane molecule with 5 carbon atoms according to the general formula?

<p>14 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hydrocarbon has a higher energy content: alkanes or alkenes?

<p>Alkanes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property of hydrocarbons allows them to be separated by fractional distillation?

<p>Boiling point (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason behind alkenes reacting with bromine water, turning it from orange to colorless?

<p>Alkenes have a double bond that makes them more reactive than alkanes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are alkenes used for producing other chemicals, such as polymers?

<p>Alkenes have a double bond that allows for further reactions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property of cracked products makes them useful as fuels?

<p>Shorter chains (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In balancing equations for cracking, why is it important to ensure the same number of carbons and hydrogens on each side of the equation?

<p>To conserve mass (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when going from a bigger molecule to usually two smaller molecules in cracking?

<p>The reaction is endothermic. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the cracking reaction equation is: C₆H₁₄ → C₂H₄ + ?, what product would complete this equation?

<p>C₄H₁₀ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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