MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Organic ChemistryHydrocarbonsPhysical & Chemical Properties of Alkenes
Alkene + H2O H -> Alcohol Which of the following statements about this reaction is correct ?
A.It is Markovnikov addition of water to alkene.
B.It involves carbonium ion rearrangement, if
C.both of these✓ Correct
D.none of these
Explanation
The addition of water to an alkene in presence of acid to form alcohol always takes place according to Markownikoff’s rule and it also involves the rearrangement of carbocation, if it is possible. According to Markonikoff’s rule, the negative part of the reagent will go to the carbon with less number of hydrogen atoms attached to it. Hence, the correct option is (c).
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