JAMB Chemistry 2009 Objective — Question 46

Question 46 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2009 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

An organic compound reacted with bromine water to give a colourless solution. The compound is probably an

A. alkeneCorrect
B. alkanal
C. alkyne
D. alkanone

Explanation

Alkenes decolourize bromine water. For instance, ethane react with bromine water, produce 2-bromoethanol and decolourize it.

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