for electrophilic addition of ethene with Br2, CCl4 is sometimes used as an inert solvent together with Br2.?

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How is this possible since Br2 is insoluble in CCl4(their forces of attraction are not compatible)?

2006-11-24 20:36:47 · 4 answers · asked by ninjatortise 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Br2 is extremely soluble in CCl4 - much more soluble than in water.
Look up "partition".

2006-11-24 20:40:26 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Both are non polar so Br2 is very soluble in CCl4.

2006-11-24 20:55:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Br2 is soluble in CCl4

2006-11-24 20:54:42 · answer #3 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

ccl4 is a polar protic solvent and these solvents can dissolve organic compounds

2006-11-24 23:18:04 · answer #4 · answered by tanmay_4u_alwaz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋