NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
What is the primary product when concentrated sulphuric acid adds to an alkene in the presence of cold conditions?
Options
- AAlkyl hydrogen sulfide
- BAlkyl sulfate
- CAlkyl hydrogen sulfate
- DAlkyl sulfide
Correct answer
C. Alkyl hydrogen sulfate
Step-by-step solution
The primary product of the addition of concentrated sulphuric acid to an alkene under cold conditions is alkyl hydrogen sulfate.