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Chapter 26, Problem 20SP

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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

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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.

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