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WAEC Chemistry 2022 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following compounds would react rapidly with bromine?

  • A. Benzene
  • B. Hexane
  • C. CyclohexeneCorrect
  • D. Hexanol

Explanation

Cyclohexene contains a C=C double bond, which reacts rapidly with bromine via addition reaction (decolourizing bromine water), unlike the saturated/aromatic compounds in the other options.

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