Chemistry
A compound X (having vinegar like smell) when treated with ethanol in the presence of the acid Z, gives a compound Y which has a fruity smell. The reaction is: (i) Identify Y and Z. (ii) Write the structural formula of X. (iii) Name the above reaction.
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Complete the following table which relates to the homologous series of hydrocarbons.
General formula IUPAC name of the homologous series Characteristic bond type IUPAC name of the first member of the series CnH2n-2 (A) …………… (B) …………… (C)…………… CnH2n+2 (D)…………… (E) …………… (F)…………… (i) Name the most common ore of the metal aluminum from which the metal is extracted. Write the chemical formula of the ore.
(ii) Name the process by which impure ore of aluminum gets purified by using concentrated solution of an alkali.
(iii) Write the equation for the formation of aluminum at the cathode during the electrolysis of alumina.
Ethane burns in O2 to form CO2 and H2O
2C2H6 + 7O2 ⟶ 4CO2 + 6H2O
If 1250 cc. of oxygen is burnt with 300 cc of ethane.
Calculate :
(i) volume of CO2 formed.
(ii) volume of unused O2.
Three solutions P, Q, and R have pH value of 3.5, 5.2 and 12.2 respectively. State which one of these is a:
(i) weak acid
(ii) strong alkali