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What is cracking? Explain in detailed fixed bed catalytic cracking with suitable diagram.
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Cracking: It is the process of decomposition of bigger hydrocarbon molecules of high boiling point into low boiling hydrocarbon of lower molecular weight.
Catalytic cracking is process in which heavy oil is heated in presence of a catalyst. Generally used catalysts are crystalline substances e.g. bauxite, zeolite, crystalline aluminosilicate. And …