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Propene when reacted with water in the presence of H2SO4 gives _________(a) Propan-1-ol(b) Propan-2-ol(c) 2-Methylpropan-1-ol(d) 2-Methylpropan-2-olThe question was posed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.The query is from Alcohols and Phenols topic in division Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right option is (b) Propan-2-ol

Explanation: Since PROPENE is an unsymmetrical alkene, the GIVEN hydration REACTION takes place in accordance to Markovnikov’s rule, to form propan-2-ol. The double bond is BROKEN and the OH group attaches at the second CARBON.



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