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Mechanism of the Reaction Between Ethene and Bromine - Evidence

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Total cards: 11•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

What compounds are formed at the end of the reaction between ethene and bromine in water that contains sodium chloride in solution? (3)

Back (Answer)

1,2-dibromoethane 1-bromo-2-chloroethane 2-bromoethanol

#2
Front (Question)

When is 1-bromo-2-chloroethane formed?

Back (Answer)

It is formed when the carbonium ion is attacked by the Cl- ion

#3
Front (Question)

How is the presence of 1-bromo-2-chloroethane evidence for the mechanism?

Back (Answer)

Since this is formed when the carbonium ion is attacked by the Cl- ion which proves the existence of the carbonium ion as an intermediate in the mechanism

#4
Front (Question)

How is 2-bromoethanol formed?

Back (Answer)

It is formed when the carbonium ion is attacked by the water molecule

#5
Front (Question)

How does the formation of 2-bromoethanol act as evidence for the mechanism?

Back (Answer)

It is formed when the carbonium ion is attacked by the water molecule which proves the existence of the carbonium ion

#6
Front (Question)

What is the formula for 1,2-dibromoethane?

Back (Answer)

CH2BrCH2Br

#7
Front (Question)

What is the name of CH2BrCH2Br

Back (Answer)

1,2-dibromoethane

#8
Front (Question)

What is the formula for 1-bromo-2-chloroethane?

Back (Answer)

CH2BrCH2Cl

#9
Front (Question)

What is the name of CH2BrCH2Cl

Back (Answer)

1-bromo-2-chloroethane

#10
Front (Question)

What is the formula for 2-bromoethanol?

Back (Answer)

CH2BrCH2OH

#11
Front (Question)

What is the name of CH2BrCH2OH?

Back (Answer)

2-bromoethanol