Question

two carbon compound X and Y have the molecular formula C4 h8 and C5 h12 respectively which one is most likely to show addition reaction justify your answer by giving equation​

Answer 1

Answer:C5H12

Explanation:

Because it has more carbon atoms in it

Answer 2

Explanation:

Saturated compounds - C5H12 (Compound Y) - undergo substitution reaction. Unsaturated compound - C4H8 (Compound X) undergo addition reaction at the multiple bonds. For example, l-butene and 2-butene will add a chlorine molecule (Cl2) to form 1,2-dichlorobutane and 2, 3-dichlorobutane respectively. The reaction will be : CH3-CH2-CH=CH2+Cl2 → CH3-CH2-CH(Cl)-CH2Cl or CH3-CH=CH-CH3+Cl2 → CH3CH(Cl)-CH(Cl)-CH3Read more on Sarthaks.com - https://www.sarthaks.com/91872/two-carbon-compounds-x-and-y-have-the-molecular-formula-c4h8-and-c5h12-respectively