CHEMISTRY

JAMB 2003 - Question 40

Chemistry 2003 JAMB Past Questions - Question 40: Ethene reacts with hydrogen bromide to give

Choose the correct answers from the options given.
Ethene reacts with hydrogen bromide to give
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation

The reaction of ethene with hydrogen bromide results in the formation of bromoethane ( CH3CH2Br ). This is the product of the addition of hydrogen bromide across the double bond of ethene.