Hydrocarbons Question 35

Question: Which of the following statements is not true for ethane [AIIMS 1996]

Options:

A) It can be chlorinated with chlorine

B) It can be catalytically hydrogenated

C) When oxidised produces $ CO_2 $ and $ H_2O $

D) It is a homologue of iso-butane

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Ethane is a saturated compound it can not be catalytically hydrogenated.