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  4. In methanol solution, bromine reacts with ethylene to yield BrCH 2 CH 2 OCH 3 in addition to 1,2 - dibromoethane because

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Q. In methanol solution, bromine reacts with ethylene to yield $BrCH _{2} CH _{2} OCH _{3}$ in addition to $1,2$ - dibromoethane because

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Solution:

$CH_2= CH_2 + Br_2 \xrightarrow{CH_3OH^{+}} CH_2 - CH_2Br +Br^{-}$
Intermediate carbocation may react with $Br ^{-}$ or $CH _{3} OH$ to give distinct products.
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