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. Enhance the octane number of gasoline

B. Increase the yield of light distillates

C. Suppress coke formation

D. Reduce gum content in gasoline

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