Aromatisation of n-heptane by passing over (Al_2O_3 + Cr_2O_3) catalyst at 773 K gives [Manipal 2005, DCE 2005]

JEE Main Chemistry question

Aromatisation of -heptane by passing over (AlO + CrO) catalyst at 773 K gives [Manipal 2005, DCE 2005]

(A)Benzene
(B)TolueneCorrect
(C)Mixture of both
(D)Heptylene

Answer: (B)

Solution

Catalytic reforming (aromatisation/dehydrocyclisation) of a straight-chain alkane with carbons cyclises the chain and removes hydrogen to form an aromatic ring

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