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GATE 2012
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In petroleum refining, catalytic reforming is used to convert
- Paraffins and naphthenes to aromatics
- BParaffins to hydrogen and carbon monoxide
- CGas oil to diesel and gasoline
- DLight olefins to gasoline
Explanation
Catalytic reforming converts low-octane paraffins and naphthenes into high-octane aromatics (e.g. via dehydrocyclization and dehydrogenation), boosting gasoline octane rating.
Source: GATE CH 2012 (2012)
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