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Cracking and alkene test

GCSE · Combined Science · CCEA · C2.5 — Organic chemistry: hydrocarbons, alkanes, fractional distillation, cracking, alkenes

Question

(a) Explain why cracking is economically important. (3 marks) (b) Cracking of decane (C₁₀H₂₂) produces octane (C₈H₁₈) and one other product. Identify this product and its formula. (2 marks) (c) Describe a chemical test to distinguish between ethane (C₂H₆) and ethene (C₂H₄). Include reagent, observations and conclusion. (4 marks)

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