NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
When concentrated sulphuric acid is added to an alkene under cold conditions, which product is formed in accordance with the Markovnikov rule?
Options
- AAlkyl hydrogen sulfide
- BAlkyl hydrogen sulfate
- CAlkyl sulfide
- DAlkyl sulfate
Correct answer
B. Alkyl hydrogen sulfate
Step-by-step solution
Concentrated sulphuric acid, when added to an alkene under cold conditions, follows the Markovnikov rule and forms alkyl hydrogen sulfate through electrophilic addition.