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Equation for the reaction when compound A is bubbled through bromine dissolved in carbon tetrachloride is as follows: (a) Draw the structure of compound A. (b) State your observation during this

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Equation for the reaction when compound A is bubbled through bromine dissolved in carbon tetrachloride is as follows:

\[\begin{array}{cc}
\ce{A ->[Br2/CCl4] CH2Br}\\
\phantom{.........}|\\
\phantom{.................}\ce{CH2Br}\\
\end{array}\]

  1. Draw the structure of compound A.
  2. State your observation during this reaction.
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Solution

  1. \[\ce{CH2 = CH2}\]
  2. When bromine dissolved in CCl4 is added to ethene, the orange colour disappears because it forms colourless ethylene bromide.
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Chapter 17: Carboxylic Acids - Questions from ICSE Examinations [Page 298]

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Frank Chemistry Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 17 Carboxylic Acids
Questions from ICSE Examinations | Q 2016. 2. | Page 298
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