
Chlorine reacts with ethene to form

Important Questions on Carbon and its Compounds


Explain substitution reaction with one example.

Organic compounds are obtained through different chemical reactions.
What is the difference between substitution reactions and addition reactions?

Elimination of hydrogen bromide from -bromobutane results in the formation of

Organic compounds are obtained through different chemical reactions.
Complete the following reaction:


Observe the correlation in the first pair and complete the second pair.
Saturated hydrocarbons : Substitution reactions : : Unsaturated hydrocarbons : _____.



Organic compounds are obtained through different chemical reactions.
Complete the following reaction:




Name the following:
The residue is left behind when the wood is burnt in a limited supply of air.

Two organic reactions are given below:
(a) Identify the products A and B.
(b) Which type of reaction is (i)?
(c) The product B has industrial values. Give its name and use.


Incomplete combustion of coal and petroleum:
(A) increases air pollution.
(B) increases efficiency of machines.
(C) reduces global warming.
(D) produce poisonous gases.
The correct option is:

Propyne and propane can be distinguished by


