Chapter 11, Problem 11.9E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The test that can be performed to distinguish between gasoline and water is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The atoms present in most of the organic compounds is $\text{O}$, $\text{C}$, $\text{N}$ and $\text{H}$. These atoms form bond with each other and with other atoms through sharing of electrons. They do not completely donate or accept electrons while forming bond.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The test that can be performed to distinguish between naphthalene and sodium chloride is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The atoms present in most of the organic compounds is $\text{O}$, $\text{C}$, $\text{N}$ and $\text{H}$. These atoms form bond with each other and with other atoms through sharing of electrons. They do not completely donate or accept electrons while forming bond.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The test that can be performed to distinguish between methane and hydrogen chloride is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The atoms present in most of the organic compounds is $\text{O}$, $\text{C}$, $\text{N}$ and $\text{H}$. These atoms form bond with each other and with other atoms through sharing of electrons. They do not completely donate or accept electrons while forming bond.