MHT CET Chemistry question

Which of the following alcohols can be prepared by direct hydration of corresponding alkene in presence of 50% sulphuric acid?

(A)Butan -1 –ol
(B)Butan -2-ol
(C)2-Methylpropan -1-ol
(D)2-Methylpropan-2-olCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Acid-catalysed hydration follows Markovnikov's rule, so primary alcohols such as butan-1-ol and 2-methylpropan-1-ol cannot be formed; isobutene adds water readily

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