A colourless organic compound X was burnt in excess air to give two colourless and odourless gases, Y and Z, as products. X does not decolorize blue bromine vapour, Y turns lime milky while Z gives a blue colour with copper (ll) tetraoxosulphate (IV).
Y and Z are respectively?
Y and Z are respectively?
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
All saturated hydrocarbons are attacked by oxygen at elevated temperatures and, if oxygen is in excess, complete combustion to carbon dioxide and water occurs.
All saturated hydrocarbons are attacked by oxygen at elevated temperatures and, if oxygen is in excess, complete combustion to carbon dioxide and water occurs.