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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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