A carbon compound 'P' on heating with excess conc. H2SO4 forms another carbon compound ‘Q’ which

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A carbon compound 'P' on heating with excess conc. H2So4 forms another carbon compound ‘Q’ which on addition of hydrogen in the presence of nickel catalyst forms a saturated carbon compound 'R' One molecule of 'R' on combustion forms two molecules of carbon dioxide and three molecules of water. Identify P, Q, and R and write chemical equations for the reactions involved.

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answered Mar 27, 2018 by BISHNU (15,580 points) 4 4 5
selected Mar 28, 2018 by faiz
 
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The compound P is ethanol (C2H5OH)
The compound Q is ethene (CH2 = CH2)
The compound R is ethane (CH3 — CH3)
 

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