Which of the following compounds would react rapidly with bromine?
CHEMISTRY
WAEC 2022
Which of the following compounds would react rapidly with bromine?
- A. Benzene
- B. Hexane
- C. Hexene
- D. Hexanol
Correct Answer: C. Hexene
Explanation
The addition of bromine to most alkenes is so fast that when bromine is added dropwise to a solution of the alkene the red bromine color disappears almost immediately. In fact, this discharge of color is a useful qualitative test for alkenes.
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