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Which of the mentioned is the simplest method of producing ethylene on large scale?(a) Thermal cracking of ethane(b) Deoxidation of ethylene oxide(c) Dehydration of ethanol(d) Dehalogenation of Ethyl ChlorideI had been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.The query is from Organic Chemicals topic in division Chemical Industries of Chemical Technology

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The correct option is (a) Thermal cracking of ETHANE

Easy EXPLANATION: Steam/Thermal cracking if ethane is the easiest and economical means to produce ethylene on large scale, the rest of the reactions are not feasible due to LOW conversion, However, on laboratory scale ‘C’ can be ACHIEVED.



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