Solved question paper for CHEM May-2017 (DIPLOMA 1st-2nd)
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Chemistry May-2017
PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Mechanical Engineering (RAC) • 1st-2nd • May-2017
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SECTION- A
Q. 1 Fill in the blanks.
a. Dimensional formula of force is ________________
Very Short Answer 8x1=8 Marks May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA[MLT-2]
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Units of molarity are____________-
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAMoles/litre
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May 2019
Units of molarity are____________.
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M shell has ________ sub shells.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAThree sub shells
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May 2019
L shell has ________ sub shells.
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Dec 2017
M shell has _________ sub-shells.
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Neutron was discovered by__________
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAJames Chadwick
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May 2019
Neutron was discovered by__________
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Chemical name of permutit is _________
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMASodium Aluminium Silicate (Na2Al2Si2O8.xH2O) or Zealot.
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May 2019
Chemical name of permutit is _________
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Dec 2011 The chemical name of permutit is:
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A base is a proton_____________
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAAcceptor
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Dec 2011 A base is a proton ________
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Anions are_________charged ions.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMANegative
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The functional group of amide is____________
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMARCONH2
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May 2018
The functional group of amide is____________
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State True or False.
i. Ions are neutral particles.
Very Short Answer 7x1=7 Marks May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAFalse
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May 2018
Ions are neutrals particles. (T/F)
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Dec 2015 Ions are neutral particles.
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There are 18 vertical columns in the periodic table.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMATrue
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No two electrons can have same set of four quantum numbers .
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMATrue
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Dec 2015 No two electrons can have same set of four quantum numbers.
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Soft water does not give lather with soap.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAFalse
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Degree of ionisation decreases with dilution .
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAFalse
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Oxidation and reduction go hand in hand .
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMATrue
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Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMATrue
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SECTION: B
Q2 Attempt any ten questions.
a. Give three limitations of a chemical equation
Short Answer 10x3=30 Marks May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMALimitations of chemical equation:-
1) The physical state of reactants and products.
2) The concentration of reactants and products.
3) The condition of temperature, pressure, catalyst, etc. which are needed for a reaction.
4) The state of reaction whether slow or fast.
5) Time taken by the reaction for completion.-
May 2019
SECTION-B
Q2. Attempt any six questions. 6x5=30
i. What are the limitations of a chemical equation?
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May 2018
SECTION-B
Q2. Attempt any ten questions.
i. What are the limitations of a chemical equation?
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Calculate the actual mass of one atom of carbon.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAWe know the relative atomic mass of 12 C is 124.
So, mass of 1mol C = 12 g
Mass of 6.022 x 1023C atoms=12 g
Actual mass of 1C atom= 12/6.022 x 1023 (Avogadro number) = 1.99 x 10-23 g
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Define the terms Electron, Proton and Neutron.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAElectron:- These are tiny particles which are negatively charged. Electrons revolve in orbital around the nucleus in which protons and neutrons are present. The electrons are negatively charged particles and make the atom neutral because there is equal number of positively charged protons are present in the nucleus. Charge on electron is -1. Mass of electron is 9.11 x 10-31 kg. And represented by e-.
Proton:- The proton is, in effect, the index particle of any atom. It is the number of protons in an atom that determines the identity of the elements in an atom belongs to. In other words, if two atoms have a different number of protons, they are not the same element. Atoms only exist with only a proton in their nucleus, as is the case with the hydrogen atoms in nucleus protons and nucleus are present. Charge on the proton is +1 and represented by ‘p’. The mass of proton is 1.00728amu (atomic mass unit).
Neutron:- neutron are similar in size of protons, with an amu of 1.00867 and also inhibit the nucleus of atoms. The neutron is a neutral particle. Therefore, the charge on nucleus is zero and represented by n0.
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May 2019
Define the terms Electron, Proton and Neutron.
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May 2018
Define the terms Electron, Proton and Neutron.
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Define covalent bonding with examples.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMACovalent bonding is chemical bonding process in which pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms. The force of attraction or repulsion between two atoms, when they share electron pair or bonding pairs is called covalent bonding. It occurs between non-metal elements when pairs of electrons are shared by atoms
Example:- simple example is CH4. The carbon atom has 4 electrons in the outer most orbital and for completing its octet and attain nearest noble configuration carbon atom wants 4 electrons. Hence, it makes 4 covalent bond with hydrogen which shares its 4 electrons and makes 4 covalent bonds.
The carbon dioxide is also example of covalent bonding (CO2). Here two oxygen gives 4 electrons (one oxygen gives 2 electrons) to the carbon atom.
O : : C : : O
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May 2019
a) Define covalent bond. Explain it taking at least 2 examples?
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Dec 2015 Explain covalent bond with examples.
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Dec 2011 Define covalent bonding with at least two examples.
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What are the advantages of long form of periodic table?
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA(1) This clarification is based on the atomic number which is more fundamental property of the elements.
(2) It is easy to remember and reproduce.
(3) The systematic grouping of elements into four blocks s, p, d & f has made the study of the element more simple.
(4) The lanthanides and actinides which have properties different from other groups are placed separately at the bottom of the periodic table.-
May 2019
What are the advantages of long form of periodic table?
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May 2018
What are the advantages of long form of periodic table?
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May 2016
Give advantages of long form of the periodic table?
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Differentiate between temporary and permanent hardness of water.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAS.NO.
TEMPORARY HARDNESS
PERMANENT HARDNESS
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It is due to the presence of bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium.
It is due to the presence of chlorides of sulphates of calcium and magnesium.
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It can be remaining by boiling point.
It cannot be remaining by boiling point.
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Hardness removal is cheap.
Hardness removal is expensive.
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May 2019
Differentiate between temporary and permanent hardness of water.
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May 2018
Differentiate between temporary and permanent hardness of water.
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May 2015 Differentiate between temporary and permanent hardness of water.
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Explain scale and sludge formation.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAIn boilers, water evaporates continuously and the concentration of the dissolved salts increases progressively. When their concentrations reach saturation point, they are thrown out of water in the form of precipitates on the inner walls of the boiler. If the precipitation takes place in the form of shiny precipitates, it is called “sludge”. On the other hand, if the precipitated matter forms a bond adhering crust/ coating on the inner walls of the boiler, it is called “scale”.
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May 2019
Explain scale and sludge formation.
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May 2018
Explain scale and sludge formation.
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May 2015 How will you explain the formation of scales and sludge?
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Dec 2015 Explain scale and sludge formation.
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What is Boyle’s law, Avogadro’s law and Absolute zero?
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMABoyle’s law:- In 1662 Robert Boyle’s law was published according to this law. “The absolute pressure and volume of given mass confined gas are inversely proportional, provided the temperature remains unchanged within a closed system.”
Mathematically, P1/V1 = P2/V2 at constant temperature (T).
Avogadro’s law:- Avogadro’s law state that under condition of constant pressure & temperature. There is a direct relationship between the number of moles and volume of a gas. This law is applicable to ideal gases, while real gases show a slight deviation from it.
The modern definition of this law is that for particular mass of an ideal gas. The amount (number of moles) and volume of the gas are directly proportional , provided the temperature and pressure conditions are constant.
Mathematically, V/n = k.Absolute Zero:- It is defined as the point where no more heat can be removed from a system, according to the absolute or thermodynamic temperature scale. This corresponds to 0 Kelvin or -273.15C. at this temperature at which a thermodynamic system has the lowest energy.
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What are strong and weak electrolytes?
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAElectrolytes are chemicals that break into ions in water. Aqueous solution containing electrolytes conduct electricity.
Strong Electrolyte:- It includes strong acids, strong base and salts. These chemicals completely dissociate into ions in aqueous solution.
Molecular example:- HCl, HBr, NaOH, NaCl, etc.
Weak Electrolytes:- It only partially breaks into waters. Weak electrolytes include weak acids, weak base & a variety of other compounds. Most compounds that contain nitrogen are weak electrolytes.
For example:- HF, CH3COOH, NH3, H2O (weakly dissociates in itself).-
May 2019
What are electrolytes and non-electrolytes?
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May 2018
What are electrolytes and non electrolytes?
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Dec 2017
Explain electrolytes and non- electrolytes.
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May 2016
Explain strong and weak electrolyte?
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Dec 2015 What are electrolytes and non electrolytes?
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Calculate the pH value of 0.001 M HCL.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAHCl is strong electrolyte & completely dissociate into H+ and Cl-.
pH= -log(H+)
so, 0.01M of HCl
H+ ions in water =0.01 moles.
pH= -log(0.01)
[log(0.01)=2]
pH=-(-2)
hence, pH=2
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Dec 2015 Calculate the pH value of 0.001 M HCL.
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Dec 2011 Calculate the pH value of 0.01 M HCl solution.
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Dec 2011 (b) Calculate the pH value of 0.01 M HCl soln.
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Explain Faraday’s second law of electrolysis.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAFaraday’s Second Law:- This law states that “the mass of a substance deposited or liberated at any electrode on passing a certain amount of charge is directly proportional to its equivalent weight of the substance.
That is, W ∞ E
W is mass of substance in grams.
E is chemical equivalent i.e. weight in grams per equivalent.-
May 2019 Explain Faraday’s second law of electrolysis.
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May 2018
Explain Faraday’s second law of electrolysis.
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May 2015 State and explain Faraday’s 1st law of electrolysis.
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Dec 2011 Define and explain Faradays laws of electrolysis.
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Dec 2011 Define and explain the process of electrolysis.
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Dec 2011 (a) Define and explain the process of electrolysis.
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What are primary and secondary cell?
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAPrimary Cells:- The cells that can be used only once and disposed after the usage.
Primary cells function with chemical reactions. The discharge rate is lower than that of secondary cells. The initial cost of these cells is lesser than that of secondary cells.
Secondary Cells:- The cells that can be recharged after usage(after discharging), and it is possible to use them several times.
Secondary cells have a quick discharge rate & need to be recharged again and again.
These cells initial cost is more than primary cells. All mobile phones use these kinds of cells.-
May 2018
What are primary and secondary cell?
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May 2016
Explain working of primary cell?
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What is the formula of
(a) Acetic acid (b) Acetaldehyde (c) Acetone
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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SECTION C
Attempt any three questions.
Q3. (a) Give the main features of Bohr’s atomic model.
(b) Balance the following equation by hit and trial method.
Fe + H2O Fe3O4 + H
Long Answer 3x10=30 Marks May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA(a) Main features of Bohr’s atomic model.
(1) Electrons revolve in stable orbits around the nucleus. There is no emission of radiant energy. Energy orbit has definite energy called energy shell or energy level.
(2) An energy level or orbit has been designated as the K,L,M,N shell. An electron is said to be in its ground state when it is in the lowest Energy level.
(3) While jumping from one orbit or energy level to another, the electron either emits or absorb energy. When the electron jumps from energy shell with higher energy to an energy shell of lower energy, the electron emits energy. But when the electron jumps from the lower energy level to the higher energy level, the electron absorbs energy.
(4) The energy that is absorbed or emitted by the electron is equal to the difference between the energies of the two energy level (E1 &E2) which is later determined by Plank’s equation(b) 3Fe + 4H2O → Fe3O4+ 8H+
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May 2018
SECTION-C
Attempt any three questions.
Q3. a) Give main features of Bohr’s atomic model.
b) Balance the following equation by hit and trial method.
5 Fe + H2O Fe3O4 + H ------->
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(a) Name the four quantum numbers and explain the significance of each quantum Numbers
(b) Explain Ionic bond with examples.
Long Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA(a) Quantum numbers describe an address or full description of the electrons.
1. Principal quantum number (n):- It defines the main shell to which on electrons belongs. The value of n=1,2,3,4.......
2. Azimuthal quantum number (l):- It tells us the number of sub shells present in the main shell and the orbital to which an electron belongs. Its value to 0 to n-1.
3. Magnetic quantum number(m):- It informs the level of degeneracy of the orbital. Its value is equal to -1,0,+1.
4. Spin quantum numbers (ms):- It tells us that whether the electron is an orbital is spinning in upward direction or downward direction. It has two values +1/2 for upward spin and -1/2 for downward spin.(b) Ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that has formed as a result of the complete transfer of valence electrons from one molecule to another metals will transfer their valence electrons to non-metals forming a positively charged ions. The atoms that accept the electrons become negatively charged. The two opposite charge will be attached towards each other and form an ionic bonds and are therefore ionic compounds.
For example:-
Nacl (Sodium Chloride- table salt)
CaCl2 (Calcium Chloride
NaOH(Sodium Hydroxide- soap)
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(a) A sample of hard water is found to contain 285mg of MgCL2/L. What will be its hardness in ppm? (Mg =24, CL= 35.5, O=16, C=12 Ca = 40 )
(b) What are the various factors affecting the degree of ionisation?
Long Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA(a) Hardness =
Hardness =
= 300ppm (ppm= 101/6)
(b) 1. At normal dilution, value of
is nearly 1 for strong electrolytes, while it is very less than 1 for weak electrolytes.
2. Higher the dielectric constant of a solvent more is its ionising power.
3. α x 1/ concentration of solution x 1/ weight of solution x dilution of solution α x amount of solvent.
4. Degree of ionisation of an electrolyte in solution increases with rise in temperature.
5. Presence of common ion: the degree of ionisation of an electrolyte decreases in the presence of strong electrolytes having a common ion.
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Dec 2015 A sample of hard water is found to contain 285 mg of MgCL2/L. What will be its hardness in ppm? (Mg =24, CL=35.5, O=16, C=12)
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(a) How will you remove hardness of water by Permutit process?
(b) Explain oxidation and reduction with examples
(c) Explain pH scale
Long Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA(a) Permutit is a man-made zealot. The chemical formula zealot is Na2AlO3.nSiO2.xH2O.
Zealot is made up of micro-porous minerals which have the capacity of exchanging ions. Hence zealot is used to remove the hardness of water because the zealot contains Sodium(Na) and Aluminium(Al) which makes the water soft in nature.
Ca and Mg is mainly responsible for the hardness of water. A permutit is packed into the reservoir from which the hard water is allowed to pass. When the water passes through permutits; exchange of ions take place i.e. ca and Mg is replaced by Na and Al.
(b) Oxidation is process in which there is addition of oxygen or removal of hydrogen or removal of hydrogen or removal of electrons from that compound.
For example:- O [O] O
R-C̎-H ---------> R-C̎-OH (Addition of oxygen)
[-2H] O
R-CH2OH--------------> R-C̎-H (Removal of hydrogen)
[Ce4+]
R-CH2-O- -------------> R-CH2-O (Removal of electrons)
Reduction is the process in which removal of oxygen or addition of hydrogen or addition of electron from the compound.
H2/Catalyst
For example:- R-CH=CH2 ---------------------------> R-CH2-CH3
(c) The pH scale measures how acidic or basic a substance is. It ranges from 0 – 14. If pH is lower than 7 it indicates the solution is an acid and if it is above 7 then it is a base or alkaline. If pH is 7 then it is neutral. Strong acids have lower pH than the weak acids. Strong bases have higher pH than the weak bases. A pH is measured by dipping litmus into the solution such as water or other substances.
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(a) Differentiate between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons by giving examples.
(b) Give the general formula of alkane, alkene and alkyne.
(c) Explain the term catenation.
Long Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA(a)
S.No
Saturated Hydrocarbons
Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
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They have single covalent bonds
They have multiple double or triple bonds
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They have less amount of carbon & more hydrogen
They have less amount of hydrogen & more carbon
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These are less reactive.
These are more reactive.
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Burning in air results in blue non sooty flame.
Burning in air results in yellow sooty flame.
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Eg. CH3-CH3, CH3-CH2-CH3
Eg. CH2 =CH2, R-CH=CH2, CH=CH
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Alkane CnH2n+2 , Alkene CnH2n , Alkyne CnH2n-2
N = 1,2,3,____
(c) Catenation is the binding of an element to itself through covalent bond to form chain or ring molecules. Carbon is the most common element that exhibits catenation. It can form long hydrocarbon chains and ring like benzene.
-[-CH2-CH2-CH2-]-n &

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