S P Singh Solutions for Chapter: Organic Chemistry, Exercise 1: Intext Questions

Write the :

(a) molecular formula,

(b) electron dot formula and

(c) structural formula of methane and ethane.

Ethanol can be converted into ethene which can be changed into ethane. Choose the correct word or phrase from the bracket to complete the following sentence:

The conversion of ethanol into ethene is an example of _____ (dehydration, dehydrogenation). 

Ethanol can be converted into ethene which can be changed into ethane. Choose the correct word or phrase from the bracket to complete the following sentence:

Converting ethanol into ethene requires the use of _____ $\left(\mathrm{conc}.\mathrm{HCl}, \mathrm{conc}.{\mathrm{H}}_2{\mathrm{SO}}_4, \mathrm{conc}.{\mathrm{HNO}}_3\right)$. 

Ethanol can be converted into ethene which can be changed into ethane. Choose the correct word or phrase from the bracket to complete the following sentence:

The conversion of ethene into ethane is an example of _____ (hydration, hydrogenation).

Ethanol can be converted into ethene which can be changed into ethane. Choose the correct word or phrase from the bracket to complete the following sentence:

The catalyst used in the conversion of ethene into ethane is commonly _____ (iron, nickel, cobalt). 

The organic acid present in vinegar is _____ (propanoic acid / ethanoic acid).

Write : (a) molecular formula, (b) electron dot formula and (c) structural formula of ethene (ethylene).

Give the trivial (common) name and the IUPAC name of ${\mathrm{C}}_3{\mathrm{H}}_6$.