Question

An organic compound A of molecular formula C2H4 on reduction gives another compound B of molecular formula C2H6. B on reaction with chlorine in the presence of sunlight gives C of molecular formula C2H5Cl. (a) Name the compounds A, B and C. (b) Write the chemical equation for the conversion of A to B and name the type of reactions.

Answer 1

A - ethene
B - ethane
C- monochloroethane
C2H4 + H2------>C2H6
catalyst - ni/pt
the reaction is addition reaction(catalytic hydrogenation)