Question

Two carbon compounds A & B have the molecular formula C3H8 & C3H6 respectively which one of the two is more likely to show addition reaction. Justify ur answer. Explain with the chemical reaction. How an addition reaction reaction is useful in vegetable ghee industry.

Answer 1

C3H6 will show addition reaction because C3H6 is an unsaturated compound and C3H8 is an saturated compound.And addition reaction just take place in unsaturated compound to make it saturated compound.

C3H8 +H2------ no reaction will take place
C3H6 +H2 -------- C3H8

Answer 2

C3H6 will show addition reaction because C3H6 is an unsaturated compound and C3H8 is an saturated compound.And addition reaction just take place in unsaturated compound to make it saturated compound.

C3H8 +H2------ no reaction will take place

C3H6 +H2 -------- C3H8