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An organic compound 'A' on heating with concentrated `H_(2)SO_(4)` forms a compound 'B' which on addition of one mole of hydrogen in presence of Ni forms a compound 'C'. One mole of compound 'C' on combustion forms two moles of `CO_(2)` and three moles of `H_(2)O`.
Which of the following represents the compound 'C' ?

A

`C_(2)H_(6)`, a saturated hydrocarbon

B

`C_(2)H_(4)`, an unsaturated hydrocarbon

C

HCOOH, an unsaturated acid

D

`C_(2)H_(5)OH`, a saturated alcohol

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To solve the problem step by step, we need to analyze the information given about the organic compounds A, B, and C. ### Step 1: Identify Compound A The problem states that an organic compound 'A' is heated with concentrated sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄). This reaction typically involves dehydration of an alcohol, leading to the formation of an alkene. **Hint:** Think about common alcohols that can undergo dehydration. ### Step 2: Determine the Structure of Compound B Since we are starting with an alcohol, let's assume compound A is ethanol (C₂H₅OH). When ethanol is heated with concentrated H₂SO₄, it undergoes dehydration to form ethene (C₂H₄). Therefore, compound B is ethene. **Hint:** Remember that dehydration reactions remove water and often lead to the formation of double bonds. ### Step 3: Identify Compound C The next step involves the addition of one mole of hydrogen (H₂) to compound B (ethene) in the presence of nickel (Ni). This is a hydrogenation reaction, which converts the alkene (ethene) into an alkane. The product of this reaction is ethane (C₂H₆), which is compound C. **Hint:** Hydrogenation reactions typically convert unsaturated hydrocarbons (like alkenes) into saturated hydrocarbons (like alkanes). ### Step 4: Combustion of Compound C The problem states that one mole of compound C (ethane) on combustion produces two moles of CO₂ and three moles of H₂O. The combustion reaction for ethane can be represented as follows: \[ \text{C}_2\text{H}_6 + 7/2 \text{O}_2 \rightarrow 2 \text{CO}_2 + 3 \text{H}_2\text{O} \] This confirms that the combustion of ethane produces the correct stoichiometric amounts of carbon dioxide and water. **Hint:** Check the balanced combustion equation to verify the products formed. ### Conclusion Based on the above steps, we conclude that compound C is ethane (C₂H₆). ### Final Answer The compound 'C' is **C₂H₆ (ethane)**.

To solve the problem step by step, we need to analyze the information given about the organic compounds A, B, and C. ### Step 1: Identify Compound A The problem states that an organic compound 'A' is heated with concentrated sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄). This reaction typically involves dehydration of an alcohol, leading to the formation of an alkene. **Hint:** Think about common alcohols that can undergo dehydration. ### Step 2: Determine the Structure of Compound B ...
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