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Which one of the following compounds does not decolourise bromine water?

  1. A
    Cyclohexane
  2. B
    Phenol
  3. C
    Styrene
  4. D
    Aniline

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Decolourization of bromine water occurs if the compound reacts with bromine.Cyclohexane: It is a saturated hydrocarbon (alkane). It does not react with bromine water in the dark or at room temperature. Thus, it does not decolourise it.Phenol: It is highly activated towards electrophilic substitution. It reacts with bromine water to form a white precipitate of , decolourising the water.Styrene: It contains an alkene double bond in the side chain which undergoes addition reaction with bromine, decolourising it.Aniline: Similar to phenol, it is highly activated and forms , decolourising bromine water.

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Which one of the following compounds does not decolourise bromine water?
A
Cyclohexane
B
Phenol
C
Styrene
D
Aniline

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