Alkene Halogenation
Alkene Halogenation: Br₂ decolourisation is an alkene test. Step-by-step mechanism, reagents and practice.
What happens
Br₂ decolourisation is an alkene test.
Reaction summary
CH₂=CH₂ + Br₂ → CH₂BrCH₂Br
Reagents and conditions
- Starting material: Ethylene; Bromine
- Conditions: Room temp, no light
- Products: 1,2-dibromoethane