Question

An organic compound Ⓐ of molecular formula C₂H₂ reacts with HCl to give C₂H₄Cl₂ as Ⓑ. Ⓑ on reaction with aqueous KOH will give C₂H₄O as Ⓒ Identify Ⓐ, Ⓑ,Ⓒ and explain the reactions involved.

Answer 1

1. An organic compound Ⓐ of molecular formula C₂H₂ is CH ≡ CH (Acetylene)

2. Acetylene Ⓐ reacts with HCl to give ethylene dichioride Ⓑ as the product.

3. Ethylidene dichioride on reaction with aqueous KOH will give acetaldehyde, © as the product.