Question

two carbon compounds X and Y have the molecular formula C4 h8 and C5 Ester 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:

Carbon compounds X the molecular formula C_4H_8C4H8

Molecular formula corresponds to the general formula of alkene .



Alkene are unsaturated hydrocarbons with double bond present between carbon carbon atom. These hydrocarbons undergo addition reaction.

C_4H_8+H_2\rightarrow C_4H_{10}C4H8+H2→C4H10

Carbon compound Y the molecular formula C_5H_{12}C5H12

Molecular formula corresponds to the general formula of alkane .



Alkane are saturated hydrocarbons with single bond present between carbon carbon atom. These hydrocarbons does not undergo addition reaction.