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

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!).

There are some practice Q&A on electrophilic addition and the reactions of alkenes here 👈