Mechanism of the Reaction Between Ethene and Bromine - Ionic Addition Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to the carbonium ion?
A
It is attacked by the Br- ion
2
Q
What does the Br- ion attack?
A
The carbonium ion
3
Q
What is formed when the Br- ion attacks the carbonium ion?
A
It results in the formation of 1,2-dibromoethane
4
Q
What results in the formation of 1,2-dibromoethane?
A
The carbonium getting attacked by the Br-
5
Q
Describe how the 1,2-dibromoethane is formed.
4
A
The bromine is negatively charged and has two electrons
The bromine gives its electrons to the positive carbonium ion
The bromine forms a bond with the ethene
Thusly, 1,2-dibromoethene is formed
