Hydrocarbons Question 39

Question: A reagent used to test for unsaturation of allkene is [BHU 2004]

Options:

A) conc. $ H_2SO_4 $

B) Ammonical $ Cu_2Cl_2 $

C) Ammonical $ AgNO_3 $

D) Solution of $ Br_2 $ in $ CCl_4 $

Show Answer

Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Solution of bromine in carbon tetrachloride is used to test for unsaturation of alkene.

Red colour of bromine disappears due to the formation of colourless dibromo ethane $ (C_2H_4Br_2) $ .