Question

Write a balanced equation for il Burning of ethane in plentiful supply of air,
ii) Action of water on calcium carbide
iii)Heating of Ethanol at '170°C in the presence of cone, sulphuric acid,
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Answer 1

Answer:

(i) 2C

2

H

6

+7O

2

→4CO

2

+6H

2

O

Carbon dioxide and water are obtained.

(ii) CaC

2

+2H

2

O→Ca(OH)

2

+C

2

H

2

Calcium hydroxide and acetylene are formed.

(iii) C

2

H

5

OH+H

2

SO

4

→C

2

H

5

HSO

4

+H

2

O

C

2

H

5

HSO

4

→C

2

H

4

+H

2

SO

4

Ethene and sulphuric acid are the products formed.