W3 Jun S4 Pure Chem Organic Chemistry - Alkenes 2

Cracking is the process of _______________ down _______________ hydrocarbon molecules into _______________, _______________ molecules.

Cracking is an important process as it produces ________ gas, which is an important raw material in the Haber process (manufacturing of ammonia gas).

Cracking of long chain alkanes tends to produce short chain alkenes. Give one real-life example of where short chain alkenes are used and of their importance.

Hexadecane, C₁₆H₃₄ is an essential oil that is extracted from long peppers. It undergoes catalytic cracking to form an alkane with a carbon chain of 13 as one of its products.

If only one other product was obtained, what is the name and chemical formula of the product obtained from cracking?

Are the two compounds shown below isomers?

• yes

• no

Are the two compounds shown below isomers?

• yes

• no