Question

Name the following compounds :

A carbon compound X is a good solvent. On reaction with sodium, X forms two products Y and Z. Z is used to convert vegetable oil into vegetable ghee. Identify and name X, Y and Z. Also write the equation of reaction of X with sodium to justify your answer.

Write chemical equation to show what happens when ethanol :

Why is the melting and boiling points of C₄H₈ higher than that of C₃H₆ or C₂H₄ ?

Write the name and structure of an organic compound 'X' having two carbon atoms in its molecule and its name is suffixed with '-ol'.