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Saturation Test (Edexcel International AS Chemistry): Revision Note

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Saturation Test

  • Halogens can be used to test if a molecule is unsaturated (i.e. contains a double bond)

  • Br2(aq) is an orange or yellow solution, called bromine water and this is the halogen most commonly used

  • The unknown compound is shaken with the bromine water

  • If the compound is unsaturated, an addition reaction will take place and the coloured solution will decolourise

Hydrocarbons Bromine Water, downloadable AS & A Level Chemistry revision notes

The decolourisation of bromine water by an unsaturated compound as a result of an addition reaction

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