In methyl alcohol solution, bromine reac...

In methyl alcohol solution, bromine reacts with ethylene to yield `BrCH_(2)CH_(2)OCH_(3)` in addition to 1,2-dibromoethane because

A

the ion formed initially may react with Br or `CH_(3)OH`

B

the methyl alcohol solvates the bromine

C

this is a free-radical mechanism

D

this is a free-radical mechanism

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The correct Answer is:

A

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