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Intext : What happens when Br2 is added to (i) C2H4 (ii) C2H2

September 12, 2023

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What happens when Br₂ is added to (i) C₂H₄ (ii) C₂H₂

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When Br₂ is added to C₂H₄ (ethylene), the double bond of C₂H₄ breaks and forms a halogen derivative (1,2-dibromoethane) as shown below:

When Br₂ is added to C₂H₂ (acetylene), it undergoes an addition reaction and forms tetrabromoethane (C₂H₂Br₄) as shown below:

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