Question

Ethane and ethene are collected in one container. How to separate them?

Answer 1

Answer:

to seperate them ethane and ethene are passed through cold conc . H2SO4 where ethene is absorbed as ethyl hydrogen sulphate and ethane escapes out which is collected . the ethyl hydrogen sulphate is heated to 433 - 443 K when ethene is obtained which is collected in a separate container