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  4. Which of the following statements are correct ? (i) Decomposition reaction of higher alkanes into smaller fragments by the application of heat is called pyrolysis. (ii) Pyrolysis and cracking are different processes. (iii) Dodecane on pyrolysis gives a mixture of heptane and pentene. (iv) Pyrolysis follows free radical mechanism.

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Q. Which of the following statements are correct ?
(i) Decomposition reaction of higher alkanes into smaller fragments by the application of heat is called pyrolysis.
(ii) Pyrolysis and cracking are different processes.
(iii) Dodecane on pyrolysis gives a mixture of heptane and pentene.
(iv) Pyrolysis follows free radical mechanism.

Hydrocarbons

Solution:

Pyrolysis and cracking are same process.