Chemistry
Choose the correct answer:
Unsaturated hydrocarbons undergo
A: substitution reaction
B: oxidation reaction
C: addition reaction
D: none of the above
Organic Chemistry
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Answer
C: addition reaction
The availability of electrons in the double or triple bond makes them more reactive and therefore undergo characteristic addition reactions only.
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Choose the correct answer:
The number of C – H bonds in ethane molecule are:
A: Four
B: Six
C: Eight
D: TenGive reasons for the following –
(i) almost 90% of all known compounds are organic in nature.
(ii) it is dangerous to burn methane in an insufficient supply of air.
Choose the correct answer:
The functional group present in acetic acid is
A: Ketonic C = O
B: Hydroxyl - OH
C: Aldehydic – CHO
D: Carboxyl – COOHSelect the correct answer from the choices given :
(i) The catalyst used for conversion of ethene to ethane is commonly ………….. [nickel/iron/cobalt]
(ii) Acetaldehyde when oxidized with acidified potassium dichromate, forms ………….. [ester/ethanol/acetic acid]
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