Chemical Properties of Carbon Compounds

Explain the given reaction with the example:

Combustion reaction 

Explain the given reaction with the example:

Substitution reaction

Explain the given reaction with the examples:

Hydrogenation reaction

What are oxidising agents? State two oxidising agents. Write one chemical equation using oxidising agent.

Write the structural formula of ethanol. What happens when it is heated with excess of conc. ${\mathrm{H}}_2{\mathrm{SO}}_4$ at $443 \mathrm{K}$? Write the chemical equation for the reaction stating the role of conc. ${\mathrm{H}}_2{\mathrm{SO}}_4$ in this reaction.

Why ethene is more reactive than ethane?

Write the molecular formula of the $2^{\mathrm{nd}}$ and $3^{\mathrm{rd}}$ member of the homologous series whose first member is ethene.

By how many carbon atoms and hydrogen atoms do any two adjacent homologues differ?

What is the difference between the molecular masses of two successive members of homologous series?$\left(12 \mathrm{amu} / 14 \mathrm{amu}\right)$

What is meant by homologous series? Give its two characteristics.

Why is petroleum known as rock oil?