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Question 73

The equation shows a cracking reaction. Hydrocarbon X has the formula CxHy\text{C}_{x}\text{H}_{y}Cx​Hy​.

C13H28→C7H16+2CxHy\text{C}_{13}\text{H}_{28} \rightarrow \text{C}_{7}\text{H}_{16} + 2\text{C}_{x}\text{H}_{y}C13​H28​→C7​H16​+2Cx​Hy​

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Calculate the values of x x\,x and yyy.

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Hydrocarbon X is shaken with bromine water.

Explain the observation expected.

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