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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

Which of the following is incorrect with regard to the reaction between C2H4 and Cl2 in CCl4?

Options:

It results in the formation of a vicinal dihalide

It results in the breaking of the C-C double bond

 It results in the formation of a colourless compound

It results in the discharge of a reddish-brown colour

Correct Answer:

It results in the discharge of a reddish-brown colour

Explanation:

 The reddish-brown colour is discharged when Br2 reacts with an alkene to form a vic-dihalide. This makes it an important test for the detection of a double bond.