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Outline the method to differentiate between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons using their reaction with aqueous bromine.

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Cambridge IGCSE ChemistryOrganic chemistryCore content

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You need to be able to outline the method to differentiate between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons using their reaction with aqueous bromine.
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When bromine water is added to a sample of hydrocarbon, the following observations are made: The solution turns colorless after a few minutes.

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State What type of hydrocarbon is indicated by the decolorization of bromine water?
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