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Which of the following chemical reactions could be used to
Chapter 26, Problem 20SP(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 20SP
Which of the following chemical reactions could be used to distinguish between a polyunsaturated vegetable oil and a petroleum oil containing a mixture of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons? Explain your reasoning.
(a) addition of bromine in CCl4
(b) hydrogenation
(c) saponification
(d) ozonolysis
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Problem 20SP
Which of the following chemical reactions could be used to distinguish between a polyunsaturated vegetable oil and a petroleum oil containing a mixture of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons? Explain your reasoning.
(a) addition of bromine in CCl4
(b) hydrogenation
(c) saponification
(d) ozonolysis
ANSWER:
Solution:-
Addition of Br in :- Polyunsaturated oil will become colourless and saturated and unsaturated mixture of hydrocarbon will not become colorless.