Addition Reactions Flashcards

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What was formed when bromine water was added to a sample of ethene?

A

It caused bromine to add across the C = C double bond to form 1, 2-dibromoethane (an addition reaction)

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Define an addition reaction.

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An addition reaction is one in which two or more molecules react together to form a single molecule

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Give an example of an addition reaction.

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The addition of hydrogen to ethene to form ethane

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What catalyses the reaction in which hydrogen is added to ethene to form ethane?

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Nickel

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What is the name given to an addition reaction which involves hydrogen reacting with an unsaturated substance?

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Hydrogenation reaction

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What is a hydrogenation reaction?

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A type of addition reaction which involves hydrogen reacting with an unsaturated substance

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A hydrogenation reaction involves hydrogen reacting with what?

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An unsaturated substance

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