NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Which type of alkene reaction results in the formation of a carbocation intermediate?
Options
- AElectrophilic addition
- BNucleophilic substitution
- CRadical polymerization
- DElimination
Correct answer
A. Electrophilic addition
Step-by-step solution
Electrophilic addition reactions, such as the acid-catalysed hydration of alkenes, involve the formation of a carbocation intermediate.