Write a balanced equation to describe the following reactions:

Question

a) C14H30 is cracked to produce ethene, hydrogen and one other compound

b) C16H34 is cracked to produce ethene and propene in a 2:1 ratio and only one other compound

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Answer 1

C14H30 ==> C2H4 + H2 + C12H24

C16H34 ==> 2C2H4 + C3H6 + C9H20