Question

An organic reaction is occurring in a reactor. Only one chemical enters the reactor as a reactant and hydrogen gas escapes the reaction through an outlet.

Which option describes the type of reaction that can be occurring in the reactor?

1.condensation, because condensation reactions have only one reactant and a molecule such as hydrogen is released as a product during the reaction

2.addition, because addition reactions have only one reactant bonding with itself and addition involves releasing hydrogen gas as a product

3.elimination, because elimination reactions have only one reactant and a molecule such as hydrogen is released as a product during the reaction

4. combustion, because combustion reactions have only one reactant and combustion involves releasing hydrogen gas as a product

Answer 1

CH3-CH3 is ethane, and is an organic compound. If it were to enter the reactor, and H2 to would evolve as a dangerous explosive gas, the compound would be therefore ethene.