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An organic compound A of molecular formula ` C_2H_4` on reduction gives another compound B of molecular formula `C_2H_6`. B on reaction with chlorine in the presence of sunlight gives C of molecular formula `C_2H_5Cl` .
Write chemical equation for the conversion of A to B and name the type of reaction.

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The compound A of molecular formula `C_2H_4` is an alkene . Upon reduction with hydrogen, it gives 'B' of molecular formula ` C_2H_6`. The compound 'B' upon chlorination given 'C' of molecular formula `C_2H_5Cl` .
`underset("Ethene (A)")(CH_2=CH_2)+H_2 underset(573K) overset(Ni) to underset("Ethane (B)")(CH_3-CH_3)`
The reaction to called addition reaction .
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