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Identify the catalyst in the hydration of alkenes to produce alcohols.(a) HCl(b) FeCl3(c) Pt(d) NiI have been asked this question during an internship interview.Origin of the question is Alcohols and Phenols in chapter Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers of Chemistry – Class 12 |
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Answer» CORRECT choice is (a) HCl Easiest explanation: Alkenes REACT with water in the presence of a MINERAL acid as a catalyst to form alcohols. The H+ ion from the acid HELPS to form a carbocation for nucleophilic attack. |
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