MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

Find the order of formation of alcohol from alkene from the following.

(A)3 > 1 > 2
(B)3 >2 >1Correct
(C)1 >2 >3
(D)1 >3 > 2

Answer: (B)

Solution

Acid-catalysed hydration of alkenes proceeds through a carbocation intermediate (protonation following Markovnikov's rule, then attack of water, then loss of H). The ease of formation of the alcohol follows the stability of the carbocation:

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