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Home/Questions/Read the following and answer any four questions f...

Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v).

A hydrocarbon (P) has the molecular formula C10H22 hydrocarbon (Q) has two carbon atoms less than (P) and belong to the same homologous series. A hydrocarbon (R) has two carbon atoms more than (P) and belong to the same homologous series.

(i) What is the molecular formula of (Q)?

  1. C12H26
  2. C8H16
  3. C8H18
  4. C8H14

(ii) To which homologous series do the compound (P), (Q) and (R) belong?

  1. CnH2n
  2. C2H2n-2
  3. CnH2n+2
  4. CnH2n+1

(iii) What is the molecular formula of (R)?

  1. C12H26
  2. C12H24
  3. C12H22
  4. C12H28

(iv) Identify the correct statement about compounds (P), (Q) and (R).

  1. They have same melting and boiling points.
  2. They have same chemical properties.
  3. They have different general formula.
  4. They differ by -CH unit.

(v) Compounds (P), (Q) and (R) are:

  1. Alkanes. b. Alkenes.
  2. Alkynes. d. None of these.

Class 10ChemistryCarbon and Its Compounds

Verified Answer

(i) (c) C8H18

Explanation:

Molecular formula of (Q) is C8H18 as it has two carbon atoms less than (P).

(ii) (c) CnH2n+2

Explanation:

Compounds (P), (Q) and (R) are alkanes having general formula CnH2n+2.

 

(iii) (a) C12H26

Explanation:

Molecular formula of (R) is C12H26 as it has two carbon atoms more than (P).

(iv) (b) They have same chemical properties.

Explanation:

Compound (P), (Q) and (R) belong to same homologous series So they have different physical properties but similar chemical properties. They have same general formula CnH2n+2. They differ by 2 carbon atoms and 4 hydrogen atoms.

(v) (a) Alkanes.