Question

Test to distinguish between aliphatic and aromatic compounds

Answer 1

Answer:

Property Aliphatic compounds Aromatic compounds

Odour No pleasant odour Pleasant odour

Flame test They burns with non sooty flame. They burns with sooty flame.

Carbon to hydrogen ratio More Less

Example Ethane, propane, butane…etc Benzene, Napthalene…etc

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

In aliphatic compounds the Carbon compounds are linked to each other in a straight chain manner. In aromatic compounds the Carbon compounds are linked to each other in ring structure manner with conjugated pi electrons