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During pyrolysis of alkanes, C - C bonds...

During pyrolysis of alkanes, C - C bonds rather than C – H bonds are Preferentially broken because

A

the activation energy of C - C bonds is very high

B

C-C bonds are weaker than C – H bonds

C

the polarity of C – H bonds is lower than that of bonds

D

all the three above

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The correct Answer is:
B
C-C bonds are weaker than C-H bonds
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