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What is bromine water test? What does it prove, explain with equation (if possible). ?????? |
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Answer» e for unsaturation in organic compounds (ALKANES and alkynes). If, SAY, 1cm3 of the compound is shaken with a few drops of bromine water, which is red/brown in COLOUR, the bromine water is decolourised.Alkenes REACT in the cold with pure liquid bromine, or with a solution of bromine in an organic solvent like tetrachloromethane. The double bond BREAKS, and a bromine atom becomes attached to each carbon. ... If an aqueous solution of bromine is used ("bromine water"), you get a mixture of products. |
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