WAEC Chemistry 2011 Objective — Question 43
Question 43 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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When bromine is added to ethene at room temperature, the compound formed is
- A. A. 1,1-dibromoethane
- B. B. 1,1-dibromoethene
- C. C. 1,2-dibromoethaneCorrect
- D. D. 1,2-dibromoethene
Explanation
Bromine reacts at room temperature with ethene to give 1,2-dibromoethane: Br2+CH2CH2→CH2BrCH2Br.
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