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Chemical Engineering · Q168

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Engineering and GATE · Chemical Engineering · question 168

Q168

Though increased pressure has a retarding effect on cracking reaction, yet in actual process, a positive pressure of 10 - 15 kgf/cm2 is maintained during cracking mainly to

A.
Increase the yield of light distillates
B.
Suppress coke formation
Answer
C.
Enhance the octane number of gasoline
D.
Reduce gum content in gasoline

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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