Question 40
HydrocarbonsEthene reacts with hydrogen bromide to give
- A.CH2Br2
- B.CH3CH2Br
- C.C2H2Br2
- D.CHBr3
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Answer: B (CH3CH2Br)
Explanation
HBr adds across the double bond: CH2=CH2 + HBr → CH3CH2Br (bromoethane).
Ethene reacts with hydrogen bromide to give
Answer: B (CH3CH2Br)
HBr adds across the double bond: CH2=CH2 + HBr → CH3CH2Br (bromoethane).