Question

Name the following organic compound:

The compound formed by complete chlorination of ethyne.

Answer 1

1, 1, 2, 2-Tetrachloro ethane

Explanation:

The complete reaction of ethyne with chlorine gives 1, 1, 2, 2-Tetrachloro ethane. The reaction in steps is given as:

(i) \[\ce{C2H2 + Cl2 -> ClCH = CHCl}\]

(ii) \[\ce{ClCH = CHCl + Cl2 -> Cl2CH - CHCl2}\]