Bonding of oxygen with carbon and with hydrogen are highly exothermic processes. Compare the amount of energy released on combustion of methane and propane. (a) Which compound will yield more energy per mole on combustion? Justify your answer. (b) Write the balanced chemical equations for complete combustion of propane and methane.

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.

TextSaturated and Unsaturated Carbon CompoundsNomenclature of Carbon CompoundsCombustion of Carbon CompoundsOxidation of Carbon CompoundsAddition Reaction in Unsaturated HydrocarbonsOxidation of Alcohols to Carboxylic AcidsProperties and Uses of Ethanol

Write chemical equation to show what happens when ethanol :

CASE_STUDIESSaturated and Unsaturated Carbon CompoundsNomenclature of Carbon CompoundsCombustion of Carbon CompoundsOxidation of Carbon CompoundsAddition Reaction in Unsaturated HydrocarbonsProperties and Reactions of EthanolProperties and Uses of Ethanol

What happens when : (write balanced chemical equation)

CASE_STUDIESThermal Decomposition ReactionCombustion of Carbon Compounds