MHT CET202014 Oct 2020Evening ShiftChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
Which of the following alcohols is NOT prepared by acid catalyzed hydration of alkenes?
Options
- AEthanol
- BPropan-2-ol
- CPropan-1-ol
- DMethylpropan-2-ol
Correct answer
C. Propan-1-ol
Step-by-step solution
Propan-1-ol cannot be prepared by acid catalyzed hydration of alkenes because the addition reaction follows Markownikoff's rule.