Question

unsaturated hydrocarbons contain multiple bonds between two carbon atoms and these compounds show addition reactions. out of saturated and unsaturated carbon compounds, which compounds are more reactive? write an equation to distinguish ethane from ethene?

Answer 1

Answer:

Saturated hydrocarbons generally burn with a clean flame. Unsaturated hydrocarbons burn with yellow flame and produce lot of soot. So, when ethane is burnt, it burns with a clean flame and no soot is produced. When ethene is burnt, it burns with yellow flame and produces lot of soot.