Chemistry A-Level
breaking C–C bonds
What breaking C–C bonds means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of breaking C–C bonds
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Cracking involves breaking these bonds in alkanes, rather than C–H bonds.
Topics that use breaking C–C bonds
- Modification of alkanes by cracking (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- short residence time
- alkene products
- alkene rich products
- aromatic hydrocarbons
- balanced cracking equations
- high temperature and pressure
- motor fuels
- slight pressure and high temperature
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