Question

A 2,31M solution of trans-4-methyl-2-pentene (C6H12, 85mL) is combined with 7,5mL of 3,55M elemental bromine to form an addition product. With an expectation of 100% yield, more than 25mmols of elemental bromine would be consumed during this chemical process.

a. True
b. False

Answer 1

The statement is false

Step-by-step explanation:

Number of moles of alkene = 2.31 × 85/1000 = 0.196 moles

Number of moles of Br2 = 3.55 × 7.5/1000 = 0.0266 moles

Given that the reaction is 1:1

1 mole of alkene reacts with 1 mole of bromine

0.196 moles of alkene should react with 0.196 moles of bromine

Hence, to achieve 100%yield, 0.196 moles of bromine and not 25mmols of elemental bromine