Preparation of alcohols from alkenes involves the electrophilic attack on an alkene carbon atom. Explain its mechanism.
To prepare alcohols from alkene in the presence of sulphuric acid through the process of hydration of alkenes. The reactions take place under the influence of Markownikoff's rule, and there are major 3 steps involved in the mechanism.
Step (1) Protonation of alkene and formation of a carbocation
Step (2) Nucleophilic attack of water
Step (3) Deprotonation occurs, and alcohol is formed. is released.