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Question : 8
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The molecular formula of two carbon compound are C 4 H 8 and C 3 H 8 which one of the two is most likely to show addition reaction ? Justify your answer. Also give the chemical equation to explain the process of addition reaction in case.
Solution:
(i) C 4 H 8 : Butene - alkene( unsaturated hydrocarbon)
(ii)C 3 H 8 : propane - alkane (saturated hydrocarbon)
C 4 H 8 i.e., butene shows addition reaction as it is unsaturated hydrocarbon
H −
−
−
=
+ Cl 2 → H −
−
−
−
− H
(ii)
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