Which type of reaction is illustrated by the following equation? C12H26 → 5C 2H4 + C 2H6

Which type of reaction is illustrated by the following equation? C₁₂H₂₆ → 5C ₂H₄ + C ₂H₆

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The type of reaction illustrated by the given equation is "cracking". In cracking, a large hydrocarbon molecule is broken down into smaller molecules by heating it at high temperatures or using a catalyst. In this reaction, C₁₂H₂₆ (a large hydrocarbon molecule) is broken down into smaller molecules of C ₂H₄ and C ₂H₆ by heating. Therefore, the correct answer is "Cracking".