Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - The Variety Of Organic Chemicals (Section 1 - No. 46)

Which reagent is used to test for the presence of unsaturation in alkenes?
Bromine water
Hydrochloric acid
Sodium hydroxide
Potassium permanganate

Explanation

Bromine water will decolorize in the presence of alkenes due to an addition reaction.

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