Substitution Reaction in Hydrocarbons

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Why are oils containing unsaturated fatty acids preferred for cooking?

  • They undergo substitution reactions easily.
  • They are inert in the presence of most reagents.
  • They are good solvents for tincture iodine.
  • They are more reactive in the presence of most reagents. (correct)

What happens when chlorine reacts with methane in the presence of sunlight?

  • Formation of water
  • Formation of chloromethane (correct)
  • Formation of ethanoic acid
  • Formation of ethanol

Why is ethanol commonly called alcohol?

  • It is used in welding applications.
  • It is the active ingredient in alcoholic drinks. (correct)
  • It is a good solvent for tincture iodine.
  • It is inert in the presence of most reagents.

What is the main reason ethyne and air mixture is not used for welding?

<p>It forms toxic by-products. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid be classified?

<p>Oxidation reaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes ethanol a good solvent for various medicines and tonics?

<p>Its solubility in water in all proportions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are substances that are capable of adding oxygen to others known as?

<p>Oxidising agents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of oxidation reactions, what is the role of alkaline potassium permanganate?

<p>Adding oxygen to starting materials (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using palladium or nickel catalysts in the addition reaction of unsaturated hydrocarbons?

<p>To speed up the reaction without being consumed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of carbon chains do vegetable oils generally have?

<p>Unsaturated carbon chains (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are animal fats generally rich in?

<p>Saturated fatty acids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes oxidising agents from reducing agents?

<p>They add oxygen to other substances (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a small piece of sodium is dropped into ethanol?

<p>Evolution of hydrogen gas and formation of sodium ethoxide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction gives ethene by heating ethanol with excess concentrated sulfuric acid?

<p>Dehydration reaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the effects of consuming large quantities of ethanol on living beings?

<p>Depression of metabolic processes and central nervous system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an outcome of long-term alcohol consumption?

<p>Development of various health problems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do alcohols generally affect living beings when consumed in large quantities?

<p>Slow metabolic processes and depress the central nervous system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which product is formed when ethanol reacts with sodium?

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