The Evolution of Olefin Chemistry
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What dominated the chemical scene before the vigorous growth in petrochemistry after World War II?

  • Alkane and alkene chemistry
  • Benzene and toluene chemistry
  • Tar and acetylene chemistry (correct)
  • Ethanol and methanol chemistry

    • What were the initial uses of the olefin supply from cracking processes?

  • Development of elastomers
  • Manufacturing of thermoplastics
  • Improvement in gasoline quality (correct)
  • Production of synthetic fibers

    • What enabled the expansion of petrochemistry to mass production?

  • Advancement of olefin chemistry (correct)
  • Increased availability of raw materials
  • Development of thermoplastics
  • Introduction of new solvents

    • What was closely related to the vigorous growth in petrochemistry after World War II?

    <p>Development of olefin chemistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What increased with rising demand for gasoline, leading to the growth of olefin chemistry?

    <p>Olefin supply from cracking processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What dominated the chemical scene before the vigorous growth in petrochemistry after World War II?

    <p>Tar and acetylene chemistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the initial uses of the olefin supply from cracking processes?

    <p>Improvement in gasoline quality (alkylate and polymer gasoline)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two factors contributed to the growth of olefin chemistry?

    <p>Increasing olefin supply from cracking processes and rising demand for gasoline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the development of olefin chemistry and industrial methods enable?

    <p>Expansion to mass production of petrochemical products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was closely related to the vigorous growth in petrochemistry after World War II?

    <p>The vigorous growth in petrochemistry was closely related to the development of olefin chemistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

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