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Preparation of Ethane, Ethene and Ethyne

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Preparation of Ethane, Ethene and Ethyne

Question

Give the reagents and the conditions used to prepare
i. Ethane gas
ii. Ethene gas
iii. Ethyne

Answer

(i) Reagent -- Sodium propanoate and soda lime
Condition -- heat.

(ii) Reagent -- Ethanol and conc H2S04
Condition -- heat to 170°C.

(iii) Reagent -- Calcium carbide & water
Condition -- room temperature