Question

Ethylene reacts with `Br_(2)` to give `1,2`-dibromoethane. The reaction proceeds through the formation of the intermediate
A. `BrCH_(2)overset(+)(CH_(2))`
B. `BrCH=overset(+)(CH)`
C.
D.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
The first step is also formation of cyclic bromonium ion (a bridged or nonclassical carbonium ion), followed by an attack by the bromide ion.