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:
- Reaction proceeds through carbocation intermediate:
2-phenyl propene
2-phenyl-2-propanol