1 mole of a hydrocarbon 'X' undergoes complete saturation with 1 mole of hydrogen in presence of a heated catalyst. What would be the formula of 'X'?
A
C2H6
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B
C2H2
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C
C5H10
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D
C7H16
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Solution
The correct option is CC5H10 X is an unsaturated compound with the general formula CnH2n which undergoes complete saturation. Therefore amongst the given option the unsaturated compound with general formula CnH2n is C5H10.