Question

In methyl alcohol solution, bromine react with ethylene to yield $BrC{H}_{2}C{H}_{2}OC{H}_3$ in addition to 1,2-dibromoethane because:

• A. methyl alcohol solvate $B{r}^{-}$
• B. the intermediate ion formed initially may react with $B{r}^{-}$ or $C{H}_{3}OH$
• C. this is free radical reaction
• D. the reaction follows Markovnikov's rule

Answer 1

The correct option is B the intermediate ion formed initially may react with $B{r}^{-}$ or $C{H}_{3}OH$

In methyl alcohol solution, bromine reacts with ethylene to yield $BrC{H}_{2}C{H}_{2}OC{H}_3$ in addition to 1,2-dibromoethane because the intermediate bromonium ion formed initially may react with $B{r}^{-}$ or $C{H}_{3}OH$.