Question

At the end of the isomerization reaction, what chemical is used to quench the residual bromine?At the end of the isomerization reaction, what chemical is used to quench the residual bromine?

Answer 1

Answer: Cyclohexene

Explanation:

Cyclohexane belongs to the Alkenes family. Alkenes react in the cold with pure liquid bromine, or with a solution of bromine in an organic solvent like tetrachloromethane. The double bond breaks, and a bromine atom get attached to each carbon. The bromine loses its original red-brown color to give a colorless liquid. In the case of the reaction with ethene, 1,2-dibromoethane is formed. When bromine is added to cyclohexane in the dark room, there won't be any reaction. If the mixture is exposed to light however, free bromine radicals are generated. In this condition, polybrominated products can be produced as well.