MCQ 11 Mark
Which of the given statement is correct or wrong:
Statement A: Ethane decolorizes bromine water whereas ethyne does not.
Statement B: Mixture of water and alcohol is used in radiators of vehicles in cold countries.
Statement A: Ethane decolorizes bromine water whereas ethyne does not.
Statement B: Mixture of water and alcohol is used in radiators of vehicles in cold countries.
- ABoth - Statement A and Statement B - are
- BStatement A is true; Statement B is false. false.
- ✓Statement B is true; Statement A is false.
- DBoth - Statement A and Statement B - are true.
Answer
View full question & answer→Correct option: C.
Statement B is true; Statement A is false.
(C) Statement B is true; Statement A is false.
Explanation:
- The bromine water test is a test for unsaturated hydrocarbons. Ethane undergoes addition reaction and decolorizes bromine water. Similarly, ethyne also decolorizes bromine water.
- The mixture of water and alcohol is used in radiators of vehicles in cold countries. Alcohol is used for antifreeze mixture. Antifreeze is an additive that lowers the freezing point of a water-based liquid.
Explanation:
- The bromine water test is a test for unsaturated hydrocarbons. Ethane undergoes addition reaction and decolorizes bromine water. Similarly, ethyne also decolorizes bromine water.
- The mixture of water and alcohol is used in radiators of vehicles in cold countries. Alcohol is used for antifreeze mixture. Antifreeze is an additive that lowers the freezing point of a water-based liquid.
