When bromine is added to ethene at room temperature, the compound formed is
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Ethene is an alkene, meaning it has a carbon to carbon double bond. When Bromine is added, an addition reaction occurs forming 1,2 dibromoethane.
C2H4 + Br2 -> C2H4Br2
Ethene is an alkene, meaning it has a carbon to carbon double bond. When Bromine is added, an addition reaction occurs forming 1,2 dibromoethane.
C2H4 + Br2 -> C2H4Br2