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A-LevelChemistryHydrocarbons9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2022 · Q281 Mark

Alkenes react with aqueous hydrogen bromide. The reaction proceeds via an intermediate carbocation. The more stable the intermediate, the faster the reaction. Which sequence correctly shows an increase in the speed of reaction of the alkenes with hydrogen bromide?

Aethene, propene, 2-methylpropene
B2-methylpropene, ethene, propene
Cpropene, ethene, 2-methylpropene
Dpropene, 2-methylpropene, ethene

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A: ethene, propene, 2-methylpropene

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Hydrocarbons, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 28.

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