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What kind of heat reaction is cracking reaction?

(a) Exothermic

(b) Endothermic

(c) Constant

(d) None of the mentioned

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The query is from Thermal Cracking topic in chapter Industrial Applications of Fluidized Beds of Fluidization Engineering

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Correct option is (b) Endothermic

The best explanation: Since naphtha is long chain, is requires energy to break the bond into smaller groups.

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