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NEET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
In the mechanism of acid-catalysed hydration, what is formed when...
In the mechanism of acid-catalysed hydration, what is formed when protonation of alkene occurs?
Options
- AAlcohol
- BWater
- CCarbocation
- DAlkene
Correct answer
C. Carbocation
Step-by-step solution
This step of the mechanism involves the formation of a carbocation.