NEETChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
What is the purpose of adding bromine in CCl 4 to an alkene in the laboratory?
Options
- ATo produce a colorful reaction.
- BTo detect the presence of a double bond.
- CTo synthesize vic-dibromides.
- DTo generate a reddish-brown color.
Correct answer
B. To detect the presence of a double bond.
Step-by-step solution
The addition of bromine to an alkene in CCl 4 is an important method for detecting the presence of a double bond in a molecule.