Unsaturated hydrocarbons contain multiple bonds

Question:

Unsaturated hydrocarbons contain multiple bonds between the two C-atoms and show addition reactions. Give the test to distinguish ethane from

ethene.

Solution:

Distinction between ethane and ethene can be done with the help of bromine water test. Whereas ethene dicolourises the yellow colour of bromine

water, ethane does not.

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