Dibromoalkane

Definition

An organic compound containing two bromine atoms and only single bonds between its carbon atoms.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 9.14C · Paper 2

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Do not call the product an alkane: it contains bromine, so it is a dibromoalkane.

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GCSE Chemistry · key term

An organic compound containing two bromine atoms and only single bonds between its carbon atoms.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 9.14C · Paper 2

1
Do not call the product an alkane: it contains bromine, so it is a dibromoalkane.

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