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Write the structural formula and the IUPAC name of one branched isomer of pentane C5H12.

Important Questions on Carbon And Its Compounds

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Write the formula of the functional group of alcohols and carboxylic acids.
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What are alkynes? Give their general formula.
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Draw the structure of the following compound:
Ethanoic acid
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Distinguish between esterification and saponification reactions of organic compounds.
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What is hydrogenation? What is its industrial importance?
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Why does carbon form the largest number of compounds?
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Why are some of carbon compounds called saturated while others are called unsaturated? Which of these two are more reactive?
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A compound X is formed by the reaction of a carboxylic acid C2H4O2 and an alcohol in presence of a few drops of H2SO4. The alcohol on oxidation with alkaline KMnO4 followed by acidification gives the same carboxylic acid as used in this reaction. Give the names and structures of (a) carboxylic acid, (b) alcohol and (c) the compound X. Also write the reaction.