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What are alkynes? Give their general formula.

Important Questions on Carbon And Its Compounds

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Draw the structure of the following compound:
Ethanoic acid
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Draw the structure of the following compound:
Propanone
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Distinguish between esterification and saponification reactions of organic compounds.
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What is hydrogenation? What is its industrial importance?
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Why does carbon form the largest number of compounds?
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Why are some of carbon compounds called saturated while others are called unsaturated? Which of these two are more reactive?
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A compound X is formed by the reaction of a carboxylic acid C2H4O2 and an alcohol in presence of a few drops of H2SO4. The alcohol on oxidation with alkaline KMnO4 followed by acidification gives the same carboxylic acid as used in this reaction. Give the names and structures of (a) carboxylic acid, (b) alcohol and (c) the compound X. Also write the reaction.
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What is the difference between the molecules of soaps and detergents? Why do soaps not form lather in hard water? List two problems that arise due to the use of detergents instead of soaps.