Unsaturated hydrocarbons contain multiple bonds between the two C-atoms and show addition reaction. Give the test to distinguish ethane from ethene.

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The two are distinguished by subjecting them to Bromine-water test.

This reaction is not shown by ethane as it is addition reaction.

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