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11 years ago
Alkene=propene , solvent=methanol..Why is the solvent needed for bromination of the alkene . Thanks Slight Smile
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11 years ago
Propene and bromine are not miscible.  In order to react, they must be able to diffuse together in the same phase.  A solven therefore places them in the same phase and allows them to diffuse together.
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