Question

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

1) Draw the structure of A.

2) State your observation during this reaction.

Answer 1

1) CH₂ = CH₂

2) When bromine dissolved in _CCl4 is added to ethene, the orange color of bromine disappears because of the formation of colorless ethylene bromide.