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Electrophilic addition in alkenes (3) – reaction with water to form an alcohol

Posted on August 1, 2022October 2, 2024

The reaction of an alkene with water to from an alcohol is an example of a hydration reaction.

The alkene reacts with steam in the presence of a catalyst, either concentrated sulphuric acid at room temperature or phosphoric acid at 300°C and 60atm (check your syllabus!).

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