How would you distinguish between the following pairs of compounds using simple chemical tests? Tell what you would do and what you would see. (a) Cyclopentene and cyclopentane (b) 2-Hexene and benzene
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Cyclopentene being an alkene will decolorize bromine water due to the addition reaction with the double bond, while cyclopentane being an alkane will not react with bromine water. Show more…
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