Question Detail
Question
Which of the following is a test for unsaturation that involves decolorization of brown bromine water?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Bromine water (reddish-brown) is decolorized when it adds to an alkene, forming a colorless dibromo compound. This is a simple test for unsaturation.
Hint
Bromine adds across the double bond.