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Carbon compounds

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Science

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Formulas

Hydrocarbons, chains, isomerism, homologous series

Alkane general formula: CnH2n+2 [n = number of carbon atoms]

Alkene general formula: CnH2n [n = number of carbon atoms]

Alkyne general formula: CnH2n-2 [n = number of carbon atoms]

Chemical reactions of carbon compounds

Combustion of carbon: C + O2 → CO2 + heat + light [—]

Combustion of methane: CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O + heat + light [—]

Combustion of ethanol: CH3-CH2-OH + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 3H2O + heat + light [—]

Oxidation of ethanol to ethanoic acid: CH3-CH2-OH --(O), alkaline KMnO4--> CH3-C(=O)-OH [(O) = oxidation via alkaline KMnO4]

Reaction of ethanol with sodium: 2Na + 2CH3-CH2-OH → 2CH3-CH2-ONa + H2↑ [—]

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