Navigating through the CBSE Class 10 Science curriculum requires an in-depth understanding of covalent bonding, tetravalency, catenation, functional groups, IUPAC nomenclature, isomerism, and the industrial chemistry of ethanol, ethanoic acid, soaps, and detergents. Chapter 4 of Class 10 Chemistry, “Carbon and its Compounds”, forms the foundation of organic chemistry. It explains why carbon forms millions of stable compounds through electron sharing; explores the properties of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons; and details key chemical reactions like combustion, oxidation, addition, and substitution. To help students master every aspect of this high-weightage chapter, this comprehensive solutions guide offers textbook-accurate, highly structured, and pedagogically sound responses strictly aligned with the latest CBSE evaluation standards.
Every question presented in the official NCERT textbook—ranging from all five in-text question sets (Pages 61, 68–69, 71, 74, and 76) to the complete chapter-end exercises (Questions 1 to 15 on Pages 77–78)—has been solved with exhaustive detail. Short-answer conceptual responses follow the official 30–40 word limit, while 3-mark and 5-mark reactions use structured chemical equations with states of matter. Key scoring terms, electron-dot diagrams, functional group tables, and an expanded set of 15 board-level FAQs have been highlighted to ensure students secure maximum marks in their CBSE Board Examinations.
Master Formula & Concept Summary Tables
1. Classification of Hydrocarbons and Functional Groups
| Homologous Series / Class | General Formula | Functional Group Suffix / Prefix | Example Compound | Molecular Formula |
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| Alkanes (Saturated) | CnH2n+2 | Suffix: -ane | Ethane | C₂H₆ |
| Alkenes (Unsaturated) | CnH2n | Suffix: -ene | Ethene | C₂H₄ |
| Alkynes (Unsaturated) | CnH2n-2 | Suffix: -yne | Ethyne | C₂H₂ |
| Haloalkanes | CnH2n+1X | Prefix: Chloro- / Bromo- | Chloromethane | CH₃Cl |
| Alcohols | CnH2n+1OH | Suffix: -ol | Ethanol | CH₃CH₂OH |
| Aldehydes | CnH2nO | Suffix: -al | Ethanal | CH₃CHO |
| Ketones | CnH2nO | Suffix: -one | Propanone (Acetone) | CH₃COCH₃ |
| Carboxylic Acids | CnH2nO₂ | Suffix: -oic acid | Ethanoic Acid | CH₃COOH |
2. Physical & Chemical Differences: Ethanol vs. Ethanoic Acid
| Test / Property | Ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH) | Ethanoic Acid (CH₃COOH) |
|---|---|---|
| Physical State & Smell | Liquid with a sweet, pleasant alcoholic smell. | Liquid with a pungent, vinegar-like smell. |
| Melting Point | 156 K (Does not freeze in normal winter). | 290 K (Freezes at 17°C into Glacial Acetic Acid). |
| Litmus Test | Neutral (No effect on blue or red litmus). | Acidic (Turns blue litmus paper Red). |
| Reaction with NaHCO₃ / Na₂CO₃ | No Reaction (No effervescence). | Gives brisk effervescence of CO₂ gas that turns lime water milky. |
| Reaction with Alkaline KMnO₄ | Decolorizes pink KMnO₄ and oxidizes to CH₃COOH. | Does not undergo oxidation with KMnO₄. |
3. Comparison of Soaps and Detergents
| Parameter / Feature | Soaps | Detergents |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Composition | Sodium or potassium salts of long-chain fatty acids (e.g., Sodium Stearate). | Sodium salts of long-chain benzene sulphonic acids or alkyl ammonium halides. |
| Action in Hard Water | Ineffective; forms an insoluble curdy precipitate called scum with Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺ ions. | Highly effective; charged ends do not form insoluble precipitates in hard water. |
| Biodegradability | 100% Biodegradable; environmentally safe. | Most are non-biodegradable and cause water pollution. |
| Cleansing Action | Mild cleansing action; used for bathing and body wash. | Strong cleansing action; used in laundry powders, shampoos, and dishwashing. |
NCERT In-Text Questions: Set 1 (Page No. 61)
Question 1 What would be the electron dot structure of carbon dioxide which has the formula CO₂? [CBSE 2024]
Answer: In a Carbon Dioxide molecule (CO₂), the central carbon atom (atomic number 6, valence electrons = 4) shares two pairs of electrons with each of the two oxygen atoms (atomic number 8, valence electrons = 6), forming two double covalent bonds (O=C=O):
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ELECTRON DOT STRUCTURE OF CARBON DIOXIDE (CO₂):
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Each oxygen atom attains an octet of 8 electrons by sharing 2 electrons with carbon.
Carbon attains an octet of 8 electrons by sharing 2 electrons with each oxygen.
: Ö : : C : : Ö : ===> O = C = O
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Question 2 What would be the electron dot structure of a molecule of sulphur which is made up of eight atoms of sulphur? (Hint: The eight atoms of sulphur are joined together in the form of a ring.) [CBSE 2023]
Answer: A sulphur molecule (S₈) consists of eight sulphur atoms joined in a closed crown-shaped ring.
Each sulphur atom has 6 valence electrons and shares one electron with each of its two neighboring sulphur atoms, forming single covalent bonds to complete its octet:
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ELECTRON DOT RING STRUCTURE OF S₈ MOLECULE:
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S ----- S
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S S
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S S
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S --- S
Each S atom shares 1 electron pair on the left and 1 electron pair on the right,
with 2 lone pairs remaining on each S atom.
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NCERT In-Text Questions: Set 2 (Page No. 68-69)
Question 1 How many structural isomers can you draw for pentane? [CBSE 2024]
Answer: We can draw three structural isomers for pentane (molecular formula C₅H₁₂):
================================================================================ STRUCTURAL ISOMERS OF PENTANE (C₅H₁₂): -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. n-Pentane (Straight chain): CH₃ — CH₂ — CH₂ — CH₂ — CH₃ 2. Isopentane (2-Methylbutane - Branched chain): CH₃ — CH(CH₃) — CH₂ — CH₃ 3. Neopentane (2,2-Dimethylpropane - Highly branched): CH₃ — C(CH₃)₂ — CH₃ ================================================================================
Question 2 What are the two properties of carbon which lead to the huge number of carbon compounds we see around us? [CBSE 2023, 2020]
Answer: The two unique properties of carbon are:
- Catenation: The unique ability of carbon atoms to form strong, stable covalent bonds with other carbon atoms, creating long straight chains, branched chains, or cyclic rings of varying lengths.
- Tetravalency: Having a valency of four, a carbon atom can bond with four other atoms of carbon or monovalent/divalent elements (such as hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulphur, and halogens). Carbon’s small atomic size allows its nucleus to hold shared electron pairs firmly.
Question 3 What will be the formula and electron dot structure of cyclopentane? [CBSE 2022]
Answer:
- Molecular Formula of Cyclopentane:
C₅H₁₀ - Structure: It contains five carbon atoms arranged in a closed 5-membered cyclic ring, with each carbon bonded to two hydrogen atoms via single covalent bonds:
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CYCLOPENTANE (C₅H₁₀) RING SKELETON:
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CH₂
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H₂C CH₂
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H₂C --- CH₂
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Question 4 Draw the structures for the following compounds: [CBSE 2024] (i) Ethanoic acid (ii) Bromopentane (Are structural isomers possible for bromopentane?) (iii) Butanone (iv) Hexanal
Answer:
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STRUCTURAL FORMULAS:
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(i) Ethanoic acid (CH₃COOH):
H O
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H-C - C-O-H
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H
(ii) Bromopentane (C₅H₁₁Br):
CH₃ — CH₂ — CH₂ — CH₂ — CH₂ — Br
*Yes, structural position isomers are possible:
1-bromopentane, 2-bromopentane, and 3-bromopentane.
(iii) Butanone (CH₃COCH₂CH₃):
H O H H
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H-C - C - C - C-H
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H H H
(iv) Hexanal (CH₃(CH₂)₄CHO):
H H H H H O
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H-C - C - C - C - C - C-H
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H H H H H
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Question 5 How would you name the following compounds? [CBSE 2023] (i) CH₃—CH₂—Br (ii) H—CHO (Formaldehyde) (iii) H—C≡C—CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—CH₃
Answer:
- (i) Bromoethane (Haloalkane with a 2-carbon chain and a bromine substituent).
- (ii) Methanal (1-carbon aldehyde with
-CHOfunctional group). - (iii) Hex-1-yne (or 1-Hexyne; 6-carbon alkyne chain with a triple bond at carbon 1).
NCERT In-Text Questions: Set 3 (Page No. 71)
Question 1 Why is the conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid an oxidation reaction? [CBSE 2024]
Answer: The conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid is an oxidation reaction because oxygen is added and hydrogen is removed from the ethanol molecule:
CH₃CH₂OH + 2[O] —(Alkaline KMnO₄ + Heat / Acidified K₂Cr₂O₇ + Heat)→ CH₃COOH + H₂O
Ethanol loses two hydrogen atoms and gains one oxygen atom to form ethanoic acid in the presence of strong oxidising agents.
Question 2 A mixture of oxygen and ethyne is burnt for welding. Can you tell why a mixture of ethyne and air is not used? [CBSE 2023, 2020]
Answer: Ethyne (acetylene, C₂H₂) is an unsaturated alkyne with a very high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio.
- When burnt in air (which contains only ~21% oxygen), incomplete combustion occurs, producing a smoky, yellow, sooty flame with low heat, which cannot achieve the high temperature needed for welding.
- When burnt in pure oxygen (Oxy-acetylene flame), complete combustion takes place, producing a clean blue flame with a very high temperature of around 3000°C, which melts and welds metals efficiently.
NCERT In-Text Questions: Set 4 (Page No. 74)
Question 1 How would you distinguish experimentally between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid? [CBSE 2024, 2022]
Answer: We can distinguish between an alcohol (ethanol) and a carboxylic acid (ethanoic acid) using the Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate (Baking Soda) Test:
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DISTINGUISHING TEST:
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1. Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate Test:
• Add a pinch of NaHCO₃ (or Na₂CO₃) to both test samples.
• Ethanoic Acid: Produces brisk effervescence of Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) gas
that turns lime water milky:
CH₃COOH + NaHCO₃ → CH₃COONa + H₂O + CO₂↑
• Ethanol: Shows NO reaction and NO effervescence.
2. Litmus Paper Test:
• Ethanoic Acid turns blue litmus paper RED.
• Ethanol has no effect on blue litmus paper.
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Question 2 What are oxidising agents? Give examples. [BOARD EXAM FAVORITE]
Answer: Oxidising agents are chemical substances that supply oxygen or remove hydrogen from other substances in a chemical reaction.
Examples in Organic Chemistry:
- Alkaline Potassium Permanganate (alkaline KMnO₄)
- Acidified Potassium Dichromate (acidified K₂Cr₂O₇)
NCERT In-Text Questions: Set 5 (Page No. 76)
Question 1 Would you be able to check if water is hard by using a detergent? [CBSE 2023]
Answer: No, we cannot check whether water is hard by using a detergent.
Detergents are synthetic sodium salts of sulphonic acids whose charged ends do not form insoluble precipitates (scum) with calcium and magnesium ions. Detergents lather easily in both soft and hard water, making it impossible to distinguish between them.
Question 2 People use a variety of methods to wash clothes. Usually after adding the soap, they ‘beat’ the clothes on a stone, or beat it with a paddle, scrub with a brush or the mixture is agitated in a washing machine. Why is agitation necessary to get clean clothes? [CBSE 2020]
Answer: Soap molecules form spherical clusters called micelles, where the hydrophobic hydrocarbon tails trap the oily dirt inside the core while the hydrophilic ionic heads face outward in water.
Mechanical agitation (scrubbing, beating, or spinning) is necessary to:
- Dislodge the trapped oily dirt micelles from the fabric surface.
- Prevent the dirt particles from re-settling onto the clean cloth fibers.
- Suspend the micelles into the bulk water so they can be completely washed away during rinsing.
NCERT Chapter-End Exercises (Page No. 77-78)
Question 1 Ethane, with the molecular formula C₂H₆ has: (a) 6 covalent bonds (b) 7 covalent bonds (c) 8 covalent bonds (d) 9 covalent bonds
Answer: (b) 7 covalent bonds Explanation: Ethane has one single covalent bond between the two carbon atoms (C—C) and six single covalent bonds between carbon and hydrogen atoms (6 × C—H). Total = 1 + 6 = 7 covalent bonds.
Question 2 Butanone is a four-carbon compound with the functional group: (a) carboxylic acid (b) aldehyde (c) ketone (d) alcohol
Answer: (c) ketone Explanation: The suffix -one in Butanone indicates the presence of a carbonyl ketone group (>C=O) on a four-carbon chain.
Question 3 While cooking, if the bottom of the vessel is getting blackened on the outside, it means that: (a) the food is not cooked completely (b) the fuel is not burning completely (c) the fuel is wet (d) the fuel is burning completely
Answer: (b) the fuel is not burning completely Explanation: Blackening of cooking vessels is caused by the deposition of unburnt carbon particles (soot) resulting from incomplete combustion due to blocked air holes.
Question 4 Explain the nature of the covalent bond using the bond formation in CH₃Cl. [CBSE 2024]
Answer: In Chloromethane (CH₃Cl), carbon (atomic number 6, valency 4) attains a stable octet by sharing four electron pairs:
- Carbon shares 3 pairs of electrons with three hydrogen atoms (forming 3 single covalent
C—Hbonds). - Carbon shares 1 pair of electrons with one chlorine atom (forming 1 single covalent
C—Clbond). - Because chlorine is more electronegative than carbon, the shared electron pair is pulled slightly toward chlorine, making the
C—Clbond polar covalent, but the molecule remains held by covalent electron-sharing without producing free ions.
Question 5 Draw the electron dot structures for: [CBSE 2023, 2020] (a) Ethanoic acid (b) H₂S (c) Propanone (d) F₂
Answer:
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ELECTRON DOT STRUCTURES:
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(a) Ethanoic Acid (CH₃COOH):
H :O:
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H-C - C-Ö-H
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H
Carbon forms 3 C-H single bonds, 1 C-C single bond, 1 C=O double bond,
and 1 C-O single bond with oxygen having 2 lone pairs.
(b) Hydrogen Sulphide (H₂S):
H : S̈ : H
Sulphur has 6 valence electrons, shares 1 with each H, and has 2 lone pairs.
(c) Propanone (CH₃COCH₃):
H :O: H
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H-C - C - C-H
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H H
Central carbonyl carbon forms a double bond with oxygen and single bonds
with two methyl carbons.
(d) Fluorine Molecule (F₂):
: F̈ : F̈ :
Two fluorine atoms share 1 electron pair, each having 3 lone pairs.
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Question 6 What is an homologous series? Explain with an example. [CBSE 2024, 2022]
Answer: A homologous series is a family of organic compounds sharing the same functional group, similar chemical properties, and represented by a general molecular formula, in which consecutive members differ by a -CH₂- unit and a molecular mass of 14 u.
Example (Alkane Series, General Formula: CnH2n+2):
- Methane:
CH₄(Mass = 16 u) - Ethane:
C₂H₆(Mass = 30 u; differs byCH₂and 14 u) - Propane:
C₃H₈(Mass = 44 u; differs byCH₂and 14 u) - Butane:
C₄H₁₀(Mass = 58 u; differs byCH₂and 14 u)
Question 7 How can ethanol and ethanoic acid be differentiated on the basis of their physical and chemical properties? [CBSE 2023]
Answer:
Physical Differences:
- Smell: Ethanol has a pleasant, sweet alcoholic odor; Ethanoic acid has a sharp, pungent, vinegar-like smell.
- Melting Point: Ethanol has a very low melting point (156 K); pure Ethanoic acid has a melting point of 290 K (17°C) and freezes into solid ice-like flakes in winter.
Chemical Differences:
- Sodium Bicarbonate Test: Ethanoic acid reacts vigorously with
NaHCO₃to liberate carbon dioxide gas (CO₂↑) with brisk effervescence that turns lime water milky. Ethanol does not react with sodium bicarbonate. - Litmus Test: Ethanoic acid turns blue litmus paper red; Ethanol has no effect on litmus paper.
Question 8 Why does micelle formation take place when soap is added to water? Will a micelle be formed in other solvents such as ethanol also? [CBSE 2024, 2020]
Answer: Soap molecules have two ends with distinct polarities:
- Hydrophilic Head (Ionic end): Polar and water-attracting.
- Hydrophobic Tail (Hydrocarbon chain): Non-polar and water-repelling.
When added to water, the hydrophobic tails cluster inward to avoid contact with water, while the hydrophilic ionic heads face outward toward water, forming spherical aggregates called micelles.
In Ethanol: Micelle formation will NOT occur in ethanol because the non-polar hydrocarbon tails of soap are soluble in organic solvents like ethanol, so they do not cluster together to avoid the solvent.
Question 9 Why are carbon and its compounds used as fuels for most applications? [CBSE 2023]
Answer: Carbon and its compounds are used as fuels because:
- High Calorific Value: They have a high carbon content and release a large amount of heat and light energy per unit mass upon combustion.
- Clean Combustion: Saturated hydrocarbons burn with a clean, smokeless blue flame in sufficient oxygen without leaving harmful residue.
- Optimum Ignition Temperature: They ignite easily and have stable, controllable rates of burning.
Question 10 Explain the formation of scum when hard water is treated with soap. [CBSE 2024]
Answer: Hard water contains dissolved salts of Calcium (Ca²⁺) and Magnesium (Mg²⁺).
When soap (sodium salt of fatty acids) is added to hard water, the sodium ions in the soap molecule are displaced by calcium and magnesium ions, forming insoluble, curdy white precipitates called scum:
2C₁₇H₃₅COONa (Soap) + Ca²⁺ → (C₁₇H₃₅COO)₂Ca↓ (Insoluble Scum) + 2Na⁺
This scum wastes soap and prevents the formation of rich lather until all calcium and magnesium ions are precipitated.
Question 11 What change will you observe if you test soap with litmus paper (red and blue)? [BOARD EXAM FAVORITE]
Answer:
- Red Litmus Paper: Turns BLUE.
- Blue Litmus Paper: Remains BLUE (No change).
Explanation: Soap is the salt of a weak organic acid (fatty acid) and a strong base (Sodium Hydroxide, NaOH). In aqueous solution, it undergoes hydrolysis to form an alkaline (basic) solution, which turns red litmus blue.
Question 12 What is hydrogenation? What is its industrial application? [CBSE 2024, 2020]
Answer: Hydrogenation is the chemical addition of hydrogen gas (H₂) to unsaturated hydrocarbons (having double or triple bonds) in the presence of a catalyst like Nickel (Ni) or Palladium (Pd) at high temperature to convert them into saturated hydrocarbons:
R₂C=CR₂ (Unsaturated) + H₂ —(Ni Catalyst / Heat)→ R₂CH—CHR₂ (Saturated)
Industrial Application: It is widely used in the manufacturing of solid vanaspati ghee (margarine) from liquid vegetable oils (like groundnut oil and mustard oil).
Question 13 Which of the following hydrocarbons undergo addition reactions: C₂H₆, C₃H₈, C₃H₆, C₂H₂ and CH₄? [CBSE 2023]
Answer: Only unsaturated hydrocarbons (alkenes and alkynes having double or triple bonds) undergo addition reactions.
- Undergo Addition Reactions:
C₃H₆(Propene) — Alkene (CnH2n)C₂H₂(Ethyne) — Alkyne (CnH2n-2)
- Do NOT undergo Addition Reactions:
C₂H₆(Ethane),C₃H₈(Propane), andCH₄(Methane) are saturated alkanes.
Question 14 Give a test that can be used to differentiate between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons. [CBSE 2024, 2022]
Answer: We can differentiate between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons using the Bromine Water Test:
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BROMINE WATER TEST:
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1. Add a few drops of orange-brown Bromine water to both hydrocarbon samples.
2. Unsaturated Hydrocarbons (Alkenes/Alkynes):
• Rapidly undergo an addition reaction and DECOLORIZE the orange-brown
bromine water, turning it completely colourless.
3. Saturated Hydrocarbons (Alkanes):
• Do NOT react with bromine water in the dark; the orange-brown colour
PERSISTS unchanged.
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Question 15 Explain the mechanism of the cleaning action of soaps. [CBSE 2024, 2020]
Answer: The cleaning action of soap relies on the dual polarity of soap molecules:
- Structure of Soap Molecule: It consists of a long, non-polar hydrophobic tail (oil-soluble hydrocarbon) and a polar hydrophilic head (water-soluble ionic group
-COO⁻Na⁺). - Micelle Formation: When soap is applied to dirty clothes in water, the hydrophobic tails dissolve in the central oily dirt droplet, while the hydrophilic heads point outward in the surrounding water. This forms a spherical cluster called a micelle.
- Emulsification and Removal: The ionic heads repel each other, keeping the dirt suspended as an emulsion in water. Mechanical agitation dislodges the dirt-containing micelles from the fabric, and rinsing washes them away completely.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Class 10 Chemistry Chapter 4
Question 1: What is a covalent bond? Answer: A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed by the mutual sharing of one or more electron pairs between two atoms to achieve a stable noble gas electronic configuration.
Question 2: What is catenation? Answer: Catenation is the unique chemical ability of carbon atoms to form strong, covalent bonds with other carbon atoms, creating long straight chains, branched chains, or rings.
Question 3: What are allotropes of carbon? Answer: Allotropes are different physical forms of the same element having identical chemical properties but different crystalline arrangements, such as Diamond, Graphite, and Buckminsterfullerene (C-60).
Question 4: Why is diamond hard while graphite is soft and slippery? Answer: In diamond, each carbon is rigidly bonded to four other carbons in a 3D tetrahedral network; in graphite, carbon is bonded in 2D hexagonal layers held by weak van der Waals forces that slide over one another.
Question 5: Why does graphite conduct electricity? Answer: In graphite, each carbon atom is bonded to only three other carbon atoms, leaving one free, delocalized valence electron per carbon atom that conducts electric current.
Question 6: What is a functional group? Answer: A functional group is an atom or group of atoms (heteroatoms) attached to a carbon chain that determines the characteristic chemical properties of that organic compound.
Question 7: What is structural isomerism? Answer: Structural isomerism is the phenomenon where organic compounds have the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements of carbon atoms (e.g., n-butane and isobutane).
Question 8: What is esterification? Answer: Esterification is the reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid catalyst to produce a sweet-smelling ester and water.
Question 9: What is saponification? Answer: Saponification is the alkaline hydrolysis of an ester or fat with sodium hydroxide to produce soap (sodium salt of fatty acid) and alcohol (glycerol).
Question 10: What is denatured alcohol? Answer: Denatured alcohol is industrial ethanol made unfit for drinking by adding poisonous substances like methanol and pyridine, along with blue dyes for easy identification.
Question 11: What is glacial acetic acid? Answer: Pure, anhydrous ethanoic acid is called glacial acetic acid because its melting point is 290 K (17°C), causing it to freeze into ice-like crystals in cold climates.
Question 12: Why do saturated hydrocarbons give a clean blue flame? Answer: Saturated hydrocarbons have a low carbon-to-hydrogen ratio and undergo complete combustion in sufficient oxygen, producing a clean, smokeless blue flame.
Question 13: What is a substitution reaction? Answer: A substitution reaction is one in which one type of atom or group of atoms replaces another atom in a saturated hydrocarbon (e.g., chlorination of methane in sunlight).
Question 14: What is the full form of CNG and its main component? Answer: Compressed Natural Gas; its primary component is Methane (CH₄, ~85–90%).
Question 15: Why are detergents preferred over soaps for washing clothes in hard water? Answer: Detergents do not form insoluble scum with calcium and magnesium ions in hard water, allowing them to lather freely and clean effectively.
Mastering the NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science Chapter 4, “Carbon and its Compounds”, equips students with the structural formulas, reaction mechanisms, and nomenclature rules required for the CBSE Board Examination. Review the electron-dot diagrams, esterification and saponification equations, and the 15 board-level FAQs above to secure full marks in your chemistry evaluations.