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The addition of an organic acid to an unsaturated hydrocarbon occurs in presence of what?(a) Mild base catalyst(b) Strong base catalyst(c) Mild acid catalyst(d) Strong-acid catalystI have been asked this question in final exam.My question is based upon Esterification of Carboxylic Acid and Derivatives topic in portion Esterification of Unit Processes

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Correct CHOICE is (d) Strong-acid catalyst

For explanation I would say: The addition of an organic acid to an unsaturated HYDROCARBON in the presence of a strong-acid catalyst probably OCCURS through an intermediate CARBONIUM ion.



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