Question

Two carbon compounds X and Y have the molecular formula C4H8and C5H12 respectively. Which one
of these is most likely to show addition reaction? Justify your answer. Also, give the chemical equation
to explain the process of addition reaction in this case.

Answer 1

Explanation:

1)C4H8

2)Because it gains h2 to form C4H10

In presence of catalyst like ni

C4H8 + H2 ----- C4H10

Answer 2

C4H8 show addition reaction as it is a unsaturated hydrocarbon. It is Butene.

We know addition reaction is the reaction in which unsaturated hydrocarbon add h2 in presence of a catalyst such as palladium, nickel or platinum to give saturated hydrocarbon.

ni catalyst

ch2 = ch - ch2 - ch3 -----= butane

h2