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NEET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
What is the role of water in acid catalysed hydration of alkenes...
What is the role of water in acid catalysed hydration of alkenes mechanism?
Options
- ATo form a carbocation
- BTo act as a reducing agent
- CTo facilitate deprotonation
- DTo increase the reaction rate
Correct answer
C. To facilitate deprotonation
Step-by-step solution
In this step of the mechanism, water acts as a nucleophile to facilitate deprotonation.