Acid catalyzed hydration of alkenes except ethene leads to the formation of
primary alcohol
secondary or tertiary alcohol
mixture of primary and secondary alcohols
mixture of secondary and tertiary alcohols
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Addition of water -
In presence of dilute H2SO4 alkene give addition of water according to Markovnikov's rules.
- wherein
Water adds to more reactive alkenes in the presence of acids to yield alcohols.
The addition follows markovnikov's rule.
Option 1)
primary alcohol
This option is incorrect.
Option 2)
secondary or tertiary alcohol
This option is correct.
Option 3)
mixture of primary and secondary alcohols
This option is incorrect.
Option 4)
mixture of secondary and tertiary alcohols
This option is incorrect.
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