Carbon & its Compounds (C10)

Draw the structural formulae of all the possible isomers of C3H6O

Draw the structural formulae of all the possible isomers of the compound with the molecular formula C₃H₆O and also give their electron dot structures.

You are given balls and stick model of six carbon atoms and fourteen hydrogen atoms

You are given balls and stick model of six carbon atoms and fourteen hydrogen atoms and sufficient number of sticks. In how many ways one can join the models of six carbon atoms and fourteen hydrogen atoms to form different molecules of C₆H₁₄.

The formulae of four organic compounds are

The formulae of four organic compounds are given below:

• A: C₂H₄
• B: CH₃COOH
• C: C₂H₅OH
• D: C₂H₆

Define catenation

Define catenation

What is a homologous series of carbon compounds

What is a homologous series of carbon compounds ? Give an example and list its three characteristics.

Carbon has four electrons in its valence shell

Carbon has four electrons in its valence shell. Which type of compounds can be formed by carbon atom and why ? Give any one example of such compounds.

What happens when hydrogen is added to a vegetable oil in the presence of nickel

What happens when hydrogen is added to a vegetable oil in the presence of nickel? Name the reaction and write one difference between the physical property of the vegetable oil and the product obtained in this reaction. Write the role of nickel in this reaction.

A compound ‘X’ on heating with excess conc. sulphuric acid

A compound ‘X’ on heating with excess conc. sulphuric acid at 443 K gives an unsaturated compound ‘Y’. ‘X’ also reacts with sodium metal to evolve a colourless gas ‘Z’. Identify ‘X’, ‘Y’ and ‘Z’. Write the equation of the chemical reaction of formation of ‘Y’ and also write the role of sulphuric acid in the reaction.

Why are most carbon compounds poor conductors of electricity?

Why are most carbon compounds poor conductors of electricity?

Write Structural Formula Of Ethanol

Write the structural formula of ethanol. What happens when it is heated with excess of conc. H₂SO₄ at 443 K? Write the chemical equation for the reaction stating the role of conc. H₂SO₄ in this reaction.

Distinguish Between Esterification And Saponification Reactions

Distinguish between esterification and saponification reactions with the help of the chemical equations for each. State one use of each (i) esters, and (ii) saponification process.

Why Are Certain Compounds Called Hydrocarbons

Why are certain compounds called hydrocarbons? Write the general formula for homologous series of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes and also draw the structure of the first member of each series. Write the name of the reaction that converts alkenes into alkanes and also write a chemical equation to show the necessary conditions for the reaction to occur.