O Levels Chemistry (5070)•5070/11/M/J/24

Explanation
Bromine test distinguishes saturated from unsaturated hydrocarbons Steps:
- Bromine decolorizes in the dark via electrophilic addition to pi bonds in alkenes/alkynes.
- No decolorization means no pi bonds, so Q is saturated: acyclic alkane (C_nH_{2n+2}) or cycloalkane (C_nH_{2n}).
- For n=4, acyclic is C4H10; cyclo is C4H8; both have structural isomers and fit the test.
- C4H6 (C_nH_{2n-2}) always has pi bonds (double/triple or equivalent), so decolorizes.
Why B is correct:
- C4H8 fits if Q is cycloalkane isomer.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: C4H10 fits equally well as acyclic alkane (no pi bonds).
- C: C4H6 has pi bonds in all isomers, so decolorizes.
- D: Same as A; fits but doesn't distinguish from B.
Not enough information. Final answer: Not enough information.
Topic: Alkanes
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