Practicing Success
Which of the following is incorrect with regard to the reaction between C2H4 and Cl2 in CCl4? |
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 |
It results in the discharge of a reddish-brown colour |
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. |