Is there an expected color change? Test the gases in the test tube with a piece of blue litmus paper moistened with distilled water and held with tweezers. What is the purpose of testing the gas with blue litmus paper? What is the expected color change of the litmus paper?

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Bromination

  1. Add a few drops of bromine to a test tube containing 0.5 mL of hexane. 
  2. Cover with a cork and gently shake. 
  3. Allow to stand for a few minutes until the bromine has vaporized 
  4. Is there an expected color change?
  5. Test the gases in the test tube with a piece of blue litmus paper moistened with distilled water and held with tweezers.
  6. What is the purpose of testing the gas with blue litmus paper? What is the expected color change of the litmus paper?
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