Which one of the following processes aims at producing higher yield of gaseous unsaturated hydrocarbons and aromatics like benzene & toluene? (A) Reforming (B) Pyrolysis (C) Alkylation (D) Hydrocracking

Which one of the following processes aims at producing higher yield of
gaseous unsaturated hydrocarbons and aromatics like benzene & toluene?
(A) Reforming
(B) Pyrolysis
(C) Alkylation
(D) Hydrocracking
by

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Answer :

(A) Reforming
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