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The only primary alcohol that can be prepared by the indirect hydration of alkene isA. ethyl alcoholB. n-propyl alcoholC. isobutyl alcoholD. methyl alcohol |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A `CH_2=CH_2+H_2SO_4 overset("cold")to CH_3CH_2OSO_3H` `CH_3CH_2OSO_3H + HOH overset(Delta)to CH_3CH_2OH + H_2SO_4` Except ethanol, no other `1^@` alcohol can be prepared by this method as the addition of `H_2SO_4` , follows Markownikoffs of rule. Generally `2^@` and `3^@` alcohols are obtained |
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