Question
What is hydration of alkenes?
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Answer
i. Reactive alkenes on adding water molecules in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid, form alcohol.
ii. The addition of water takes place according to Markovnikov’s rule. This reaction is known as hydration of alkenes.
ii. The addition of water takes place according to Markovnikov’s rule. This reaction is known as hydration of alkenes.
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