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Question
Unsaturated hydrocarbons contain multiple bonds between the two C-atoms and show addition reactions. Give the test to distinguish ethane from ethene.
Solution
On burning, ethane (saturated hydrocarbon) generally gives a clean flame while ethene (unsaturated hydrocarbon ) gives a yellow flame with lots of black smoke.
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