Question

State one important use of each:

(i) Ethene (ii) Acetylene

(iii) Chloroform      (iv) Carbon tetrachloride

Answer 1

Answer.
(i)       Ethene is used for artificial ripening of fruits.
(ii)     Acetylene is used as oxy-acetylene flame. It is highly exothermic reaction. Heat released is used for welding purpose.
(iii)    Chloroform is used as a solvent for rubber, waxes etc., for anesthesia.
(iv)    Carbon tetrachloride is used as an industrial solvent and in dry cleaning.