The reaction
CH2=CH2 + Br2 → CHBrCHBr
would best be described as:
A.hydrogenation.
B.combustion.
C.substitution.
D.addition.
E.none of the above

Question

The reaction
CH2=CH2 + Br2 → CHBrCHBr
would best be described as:
A.hydrogenation. 	
B.combustion. 	
C.substitution. 	
D.addition. 	
E.none of the above

vshiroky · Answer

@Butchy  is it combustion?

anonymous · Answer

That's addition but you probably made an error in writing the question, the product should be BrH2C-CH2Br not BrHC-CHBr?
If not it's substitution

vshiroky · Answer

I copied it right from my homework... so then it's substitution?

anonymous · Answer

yes but then there is two H missing? but it's substitution since it's taking the place of an H

vshiroky · Answer

Thank you :)

anonymous · Answer

you're welcome :)

chmvijay · Answer

In substitution there will be side products formed in addition there will not be any side products hence its an addition and not substitution reaction :)|dw:1400428206253:dw|
it cant be BrCHCHBr :) may be some mistake :)