Question 34
HydrocarbonsWhich of the following statements is INCORRECT?
- A.Fractional distillation of crude petroleum will give the following hydrocarbon fuels in order of increasing boiling point: Butane < petrol < kerosene
- B.H2C=CH2 will serve as a monomer in the preparation of polythene.
- C.Both but-1-ene and but-1-yne will decolorize bromine readily
- D.But-2-ene will react with chlorine to form 2, 3-dichlorobutane.
- E.Calcium carbide will react with water to form any alkyne
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (Calcium carbide will react with water to form any alkyne)
Explanation
Calcium carbide and water give only one alkyne, ethyne (CaC2 + 2H2O → C2H2 + Ca(OH)2). The other statements are true.