Addition of bromine

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What will be difference in the products of:

CH₂=CH₂ + Br_2(aq) ---->

            and

CH₂=CH₂ + Br₂ ---->

Thanks in advance

[Chingoo]

None. However, liquid bromine is not used usually because it is corrosive and highly poisonous.

Hence, the product should be:

CHBrCHBr (1,2-Dibromoethane)

[Saladin]

I think there is a difference.

The first one would have one with a hydroxide ion.

The second one should have both bromine on it.

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I think there is a difference.

The first one would have one with a hydroxide ion.

The second one should have both bromine on it.

That is exactly what I am confused about.

[Saladin]

That is exactly what I am confused about.

Here is the proof.

[nid404]

thanks engraved

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Thanks Engraved.

[Saladin]

You both are very welcome!

[Chingoo]

Gah, he's right. *scratches head* I need to hit the books again now that school starts soon.