7250Chemical EngineeringMedium
Though increased pressure has a retarding effect on cracking reaction, yet in actual process, a positive pressure of 10-15 kgf/cm2 is maintained during cracking mainly to________?
AReduce gum content in gasoline
BIncrease the yield of light distillates
CEnhance the octane number of gasoline
DSuppress coke formation
Correct answer
D. Suppress coke formation
Explanation
The correct answer is Suppress coke formation.