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No, bromine will only add to alkenes, so NO addition reaction to alkanes. Subtitution on alkanes is not possible at standard conditions

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Q: Why alkanes do not react with bromine water?
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How can bromine water test the difference between alkanes and alkenes?

Bromine water can test the difference between alkanes and alkenes because the bromine water turns colourless for the alkenes but doesnt change for the alkanes.


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What are the Chemical equations to distinguish between alkane and alkene?

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Why does polyethene not react in the same way with bromine water as ethene?

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Which metal don't react with bromine?

Bromine, which is represented by the chemical symbol Br, is very corrosive with most other elements. The only element I could find it does not react with is water.