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When bromine is added to ethene at room temperature, the ...

When bromine is added to ethene at room temperature, the compound formed is

A.

1,1 - dibromoethane

B.

1,2 - dibromoethene

C.

1,1 - dibromoethene

D.

1,2 - dibromoethane

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Correct answer is D

Ethene is an alkene, meaning it has a carbon to carbon double bond. When Bromine is added, an addition reaction occurs forming 1,2 dibromoethane.

C2H4 + Br2 -> C2H4Br2

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