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GATE 2026 CH – Question 24

Chemical Technology · Petroleum refining and petrochemicals · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Which one of the following is produced by catalytic reforming of straight run gasoline and naphtha?

  1. diesel oil
  2. furnace oil
  3. high octane gasoline
  4. kerosene

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Correct answer: (C) high octane gasoline

Explanation

Catalytic reforming converts low octane straight run gasoline and naphtha (paraffins and naphthenes) into aromatics and branched hydrocarbons over a platinum catalyst. The product is high octane gasoline (reformate), and hydrogen is a by-product.