NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
How is the conversion of Propene → Propan-2-ol carried out?
Options
- ABy treating propene with chlorine gas (Cl 2 ) followed by hydrolysis.
- BBy oxidizing propene using a strong oxidizing agent.
- CBy reducing propene using hydrogen gas (H 2 ).
- DIf propene is allowed to react with water in the presence of an acid as a catalyst, then propan-2-ol is obtain
Correct answer
D. If propene is allowed to react with water in the presence of an acid as a catalyst, then propan-2-ol is obtain
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (D) If propene is allowed to react with water in the presence of an acid as a catalyst, then propan-2-ol is obtained.