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Mechanism of the Reaction Between Ethene and Bromine - Ionic Addition
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Total cards: 5•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
What happens to the carbonium ion?
Back (Answer)
It is attacked by the Br- ion
#2
Front (Question)
What does the Br- ion attack?
Back (Answer)
The carbonium ion
#3
Front (Question)
What is formed when the Br- ion attacks the carbonium ion?
Back (Answer)
It results in the formation of 1,2-dibromoethane
#4
Front (Question)
What results in the formation of 1,2-dibromoethane?
Back (Answer)
The carbonium getting attacked by the Br-
#5
Front (Question)
Describe how the 1,2-dibromoethane is formed. 4
Back (Answer)
The bromine is negatively charged and has two electrons The bromine gives its electrons to the positive carbonium ion The bromine forms a bond with the ethene Thusly, 1,2-dibromoethene is formed