Addition reactions of alkenes

Addition reactions of alkenes Quiz

Spec 5.4–5 · Edexcel International A Level Chemistry: Quiz

Studying this course? Keep your progress in one place.

Pick an answer for each. Quizzes never use energy.

5 questions, one answer each

Each answer is checked as you go, with why.

See all 5 questions
  1. 1. What is the product of propene + H₂ with a nickel catalyst?

    • A. Propane
    • B. Propan-1-ol
    • C. Propan-2-ol
    • D. Propyne
  2. 2. What is the colour change when ethene is shaken with bromine water?

    • A. Colourless to orange
    • B. Orange to colourless
    • C. Purple to colourless
    • D. Colourless to brown
  3. 3. Which catalyst is used in the hydration of ethene to ethanol?

    • A. Nickel
    • B. Platinum
    • C. Phosphoric acid
    • D. Iron
  4. 4. What is formed when ethene is oxidised by cold acidified potassium manganate(VII)?

    • A. Ethanol
    • B. Ethane
    • C. Bromoethane
    • D. Ethane-1,2-diol
  5. 5. Which product forms when ethene reacts with HBr?

    • A. Bromoethane
    • B. 1,2-Dibromoethane
    • C. Ethanol
    • D. 1,1-Dibromoethane

Quiz