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Give two chemical tests to detect unsaturation in organic compounds.

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  • Bromine test: When 5% solution of bromine in carbon tetrachloride is added to an alkene, it gets decolourized. This Indicate the presence of unsaturation in organic compound.
  • Bayer’s test: When alkene is oxidised with cold,. alkaline KMnO4, diol is formed. The KMnO4 gets decolourized. This indicates the presence of unsaturation of organic compound.


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