
What is the special feature of the structure of (i) ethene (ii) ethyne ? What type of reaction is common to both the above compounds ? Why methane does not undergo this type of reaction.

Important Questions on Organic Chemistry



Draw the structural formula of a compound with two carbon atoms in the following case.
An alkane with a carbon to carbon single bond.

Draw the structural formula of a compound with two carbon atoms in the following case.
An alcohol containing two carbon atoms.

Draw the structural formula of a compound with two carbon atoms in the following case.
An unsaturated hydrocarbon with a carbon to carbon triple bond.

Ethane, Ethene, Ethanoic acid, Ethyne, Ethanol
From the above, name:
(a) The compound with as the part of its structure.
(b) The compound with as the part of its structure.
(c) Homologue of homologous series with general formula .

Give the correct IUPAC name and the functional group for each of the compounds whose structural formulae are given below :
