Though increased pressure has a retarding effect on cracking reaction, yet in actual process, a positive pressure of 10 - 15 kgf/cm2 is maintained during cracking mainly to
A. Increase the yield of light distillates
B. Suppress coke formation
C. Enhance the octane number of gasoline
D. Reduce gum content in gasoline
Answer: Option B
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Aniline point test of an oil qualitatively indicates the __________ content of an oil.
A. Paraffin
B. Olefin
C. Aromatic
D. Naphthene

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