Which of the following reagents would you use as the basis for a simple chemical test that would distinguish between ethylbenzene and styrene?

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The reagent Br2/CCl4 will react with the double bond in styrene to give a reddish-brown color, while it will not react with the single bond in ethylbenzene. Therefore, this reagent can be used as a simple chemical test to distinguish between the two compounds. The other reagents listed would not yield a clear distinction between ethylbenzene and styrene.

Which of the Following Reagents Would You Use as the Basis