Hydrocarbons 2 Question 19

19. 2-phenyl propene on acidic hydration, gives

(2004, 1M)

(a) 2-phenyl-2-propanol

(b) 2-phenyl-1-propanol

(c) 3-phenyl-1-propanol

(d) 1-phenyl-2-propanol

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 19. (d)

Solution:

  1. Reaction proceeds through carbocation intermediate:

2-phenyl propene

2-phenyl-2-propanol