Class 10 Carbon and Its Compounds Quiz
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Which type of isomerism is exhibited by but-1-ene and but-2-ene?

  • Chain isomerism
  • Position isomerism (correct)
  • Geometric isomerism
  • Functional group isomerism

What is the hybridization of carbon in methane (CH4)?

  • sp3d
  • sp2
  • sp
  • sp3 (correct)

What is the product when ethanol is heated with excess concentrated sulphuric acid?

  • Ethanoic acid
  • Ethanone
  • Ethene (correct)
  • Ethanol

Explain the process of carbon fixation and its significance in the carbon cycle.

<p>Carbon fixation is the process by which inorganic carbon is converted to organic compounds by living organisms, particularly plants, algae, and cyanobacteria, through photosynthesis. This process is significant in the carbon cycle as it helps in reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and provides organic carbon for the growth of organisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the various types of bonding found in carbon compounds and provide examples for each type.

<p>The various types of bonding found in carbon compounds include covalent bonding (e.g., in methane, CH4), double covalent bonding (e.g., in ethylene, C2H4), and triple covalent bonding (e.g., in acetylene, C2H2). Additionally, carbon can also form coordinate covalent bonds, as seen in metal carbonyls such as nickel tetracarbonyl (Ni(CO)4).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of isomerism in carbon compounds and provide examples of different types of isomerism.

<p>Isomerism in carbon compounds refers to the existence of different compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural or spatial arrangements. Examples of different types of isomerism include structural isomerism (e.g., butane and isobutane), geometric isomerism (e.g., cis-trans isomerism in alkenes), and optical isomerism (e.g., enantiomers in chiral compounds like tartaric acid).</p> Signup and view all the answers

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