petroleum refining

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Catalytic cracking of petroleum produces:

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**Cracking** (or Pyrolysis) is the process of breaking down high molecular weight hydrocarbons (long chains) into lower molecular weight hydrocarbons (shorter chains).
- **Catalytic Cracking**: Occurs at moderate temperatures in the presence of catalysts (like zeolites or silica-alumina).
- **Products**: It yields a mixture of **lower alkanes** (useful for gasoline/petrol) and **alkenes** (starting materials for the plastics industry).
- This process enhances the quantity and quality of fuel obtained from crude oil.

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