Use app×
Join Bloom Tuition
One on One Online Tuition
JEE MAIN 2025 Foundation Course
NEET 2025 Foundation Course
CLASS 12 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 10 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 9 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 8 FOUNDATION COURSE
+1 vote
48.6k views
in Hydrocarbons by (59.7k points)
recategorized by

2-phenyl propene on acidic hydration, gives

(a) 2-phenyl-2-propanol

(b)  2-phenyl- 1 -propanol

(c)  3-phenyl-1-propanol

(d)  1-phenyl-2-propanol

1 Answer

+3 votes
by (88.9k points)
selected by
 
Best answer

Correct option (a) 2-phenyi-2-propanol

Explanation:

Acidic hydration of 2-phenyl propene follows electrophilic reaction mechanism forming an intermediate 3° carbocation (more stable), there by forming 2-phenyl-2-propanol.

Mechanism:

Related questions

Welcome to Sarthaks eConnect: A unique platform where students can interact with teachers/experts/students to get solutions to their queries. Students (upto class 10+2) preparing for All Government Exams, CBSE Board Exam, ICSE Board Exam, State Board Exam, JEE (Mains+Advance) and NEET can ask questions from any subject and get quick answers by subject teachers/ experts/mentors/students.

Categories

...