Question

An organic compound A of molecular formula C₂H₄ on reduction gives another compound B of molecular formula C₂H₆. B on reaction with chlorine in the presence of sunlight gives C of molecular formula C₂H₅Cl. 

(i) Name the compounds A, B and C. 

(ii) Write the chemical equation for the conversion of A to B and name the type of reactions.

Answer 1

(i) A: CH₂=CH₂ Ethene

B : CH₃ - CH₃ Ethane

C:CH₃-CH₂-Cl Chloroethane

Type of reaction: Addition reaction.