MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Organic ChemistryHydrocarbonsPhysical & Chemical Properties of Alkenes

2-phenyl propene on acidic hydration, gives

A.2-phenyl-2-propanol✓ Correct

B.2-phenyl-1-propanol

C.3-phenyl-1-propanol (d) 1-phenyl-2-propanol

Explanation

The reaction is followed by Markownikoff's addition upon the attack of the electrophile. The formation of stable carbocation as intermediate gives the 2-phenyl-2-propanol as a major product. 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 CH C(Ph) CH H H CH C (Ph) CH CH C(Ph)(OH) CH -> -> O

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