Question

An organic compound a(c2h4) on reduction gives another compound b(c2h6) .B on reaction with chlorine in presence of sunlight gives c of molecular formula c2h5cl . Nsme the compounds a,b,c. Write the chemical equation for the conversion of a to b &b to c and also name the type of reaction

Answer 1

a-Ethene

b-Ethane

c-Chloroethane (or) ethyl chloride

C2H4+H2---->C2H6

C2H6+Cl2---->C2H5Cl+HCl

a to b-Addition rxn.

b to c-Substitution rxn.