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Ionic addition of bromine in methanol solution to ethene forms `BrCH_2CH_2OCH_3`instead of 1,2-dibromoethane because

A

methanol is an inert solvent

B

the reaction follows Markovnikov's addition

C

the intermediate carbocation may react with `Br^-` or `CH_3OH`

D

the reaction takes place through free radical mechanism

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