2616. 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

increase the yield of light distillates.
suppress coke formation.
enhance the octane number of gasoline.
reduce gum content in gasoline.
✅ The correct answer is option B.

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