Ethene on treating with bromine in presence of sodium chloride forms a mixture of CH_(2)ClCH_(2)Br and CH_(2)BrCH_(2)Br. Give reason.

Ethene on treating with bromine in presence of sodium chloride forms a

1.	Ethene on treating with bromine in presence of sodium chloride forms a mixture of CH_(2)ClCH_(2)Br and CH_(2)BrCH_(2)Br. Give reason.
Answer» Solution :The ADDITION of bromine FOLLOWS IONIC MECHANISM. The intermediate carbocation formed is attacked by BROMIDE ion as well as chloride ion given by sodium chloride.