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An organic compound which decolorizes bromine water is likely to be?

An organic compound which decolorizes bromine water is likely to be?
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  • A C\(_3\)H\(_8\)
  • B C\(_2\)H\(_6\)
  • C C\(_4\)H\(_10\)
  • D C\(_2\)H\(_4\)
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
If you shake an alkene with bromine water (or bubble a gaseous alkene through bromine water), the solution becomes colourless.
Alkenes decolourise bromine water.

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