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Question

The compound that will react most readily with gaseous bromine has the formula:

A

C3H6\text{C}_3\text{H}_6

B

C2H2\text{C}_2\text{H}_2

C

C4H10\text{C}_4\text{H}_{10}

D

C2H4\text{C}_2\text{H}_4

Step-by-Step Solution

Reaction with gaseous bromine is an electrophilic addition reaction. Alkenes (like C3H6\text{C}_3\text{H}_6 and C2H4\text{C}_2\text{H}_4) are generally more reactive than alkynes (C2H2\text{C}_2\text{H}_2) towards electrophilic addition because the π\pi-electrons in alkynes are more tightly held by the more electronegative sp-hybridised carbon atoms. Alkanes (C4H10\text{C}_4\text{H}_{10}) do not undergo addition reactions and only react via free-radical substitution under drastic conditions (e.g., UV light or heat). Between the two alkenes, propene (C3H6\text{C}_3\text{H}_6) is more reactive than ethene (C2H4\text{C}_2\text{H}_4). This is because the electron-donating methyl group in propene exerts a +I+I (inductive) effect and hyperconjugation, which increases the electron density on the carbon-carbon double bond, making it more susceptible to electrophilic attack by Br2\text{Br}_2.

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