An organic compound which decolorizes bromine water is likely to be?
A
C\(_3\)H\(_8\)
B
C\(_2\)H\(_6\)
C
C\(_4\)H\(_10\)
D
C\(_2\)H\(_4\)
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
If you shake an alkene with bromine water (or bubble a gaseous alkene through bromine water), the solution becomes colourless.
Alkenes decolourise bromine water.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64957)