Chemistry · Alkenes: Geometrical isomerism, mechanism of electrophilic addition, addition of hydrogen, halogens, water, hydrogen halides (Markownikoff's and peroxide effect), Ozonolysis and polymerization

Ethylene reacts with bromine to form:

Ethylene reacts with bromine to form:

  • A. chloroethane
  • B. ethylene dibromide
  • C. cyclohexane
  • D. 1-bromo propane

Step-by-step solution

Ethylene (C2H4) has a double bond that undergoes electrophilic addition with bromine (Br2). Each carbon atom gains a bromine atom, forming 1,2-dibromoethane, also known as ethylene dibromide.
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