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Which type of reaction i.e. addition or substitution is shown by ethyne and ethene?

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The addition reaction is the most common set of the reaction shown by the ethyne and ethene..

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Q. What are addition reactions? How are addition reactions of ethene different from ethyne?

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(i) Ethene and ethyne burn with a sooty luminous flame.
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(iii) Ethyne is used for welding and cutting metals.

Q. Choose the correct answer:
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(b) Dehydration
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(d) Addition

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(ii) ethene?
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(ii) Using appropriate catalysts, ethane can be oxidized to an alcohol, an aldehyde and an acid. Name the alcohol, aldehyde and acid formed when ethane is oxidized.
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(ii) What type of compound is formed by the reaction between acetic acid and an alcohol?

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