Consider the Reaction of Ethene with Bromine Water to Produce

question 20

Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction of ethene with bromine water to produce 1,2-dibromoethane .Which of the following statements is correct regarding this reaction?

• A) This reaction is a nucleophilic reaction.
• B) This reaction is a substitution reaction.
• C) A negatively charged intermediate is involved in this reaction.
• D) A cyclic bromonium ion is an intermediate in this reaction.

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