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

