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Two organic compounds A and B have the same molecular formula C6H12. Write the names and structural formulae:
(a) if A is a cyclic compound
(b) if B is an open chain compound
(c). Which compound contains single bonds as well as a double bond? 
(d) Which compound contains only single bonds?
 

Important Questions on Carbon And its Compounds

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The solid element A exhibits the property of catenation. It is also present in the form of a gas B in the air which is utilised by plants in photosynthesis. An allotrope C of this element is used in glass cutters.
(a) What is element A?
(b) What is the gas B?
(c) Name the allotrope C.
(d) State another use of allotrope C (other than in glass cutters).
(e) Name another allotrope of element A which exists as spherical molecules.
(f) Name a yet another allotrope of element A which conducts electricity.
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An element E exists in three allotropic forms A, B and C. In allotrope A, the atoms of element E are joined to form spherical molecules. In allotrope B, each atom of element E is surrounded by three other E atoms to form a sheet like structure. In allotrope C, each atom of element E is surrounded by four other E atoms to form a rigid structure.
(a) Name the element E.
(b) What is allotrope A?
(c) What is allotrope B?
(d) What is allotrope C?
(e) Which allotrope is used in making jewellery?
(f) Which allotrope is used in making anode of a dry cell?
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You are given the following molecular formulae of some hydrocarbons: 

C5H8; C7H14; C6H6; C5H10; C7H12; C6H12

(a) Which formula represents cyclohexane as well as hexene?
(b) Which formula represents benzene?
(c) Which three formulae represent open chain unsaturated hydrocarbons having double bonds?
(d) Which two formulae represent unsaturated hydrocarbons having triple bonds?
(e) Which three formulae can represent cyclic hydrocarbons?
 

 

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Which of the following compounds can have a triple bond?

C2H4; C3H4; C3H6

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Write the molecular and structural formula of a cyclic hydrocarbon whose molecule contains 8 atoms of carbon.
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 What is the molecular formula and structural formula of a cyclic hydrocarbon whose one molecule contains 8 hydrogen atoms?
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Write the molecular formula of: (i) an alkane (ii) an alkene, and (iii) an alkyne, each having 20 carbon atoms.
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Which of the following compounds can have a double bond?
aC4H10; bC5H12; cC5H10
Fill your correct answer as a, b or c.