10. Which of the following statements about the interaction between C2H4 and Cl2 in CCl4 is incorrect? a) It results in the formation of a vicinal dihalide b) It results in the discharge of a reddish-brown colour c) It results in the formation of a colourless compound d) It results in the breaking of the C-C double bond
It results in the discharge of a reddish-brown colour To elaborate: The reddish-brown colour is discharged when Br2 reacts with an alkene to form a vic-dihalide. This makes it an important test for the detection of a double bond.
