Question

Predict the major and minor products of the following reaction. Name the products using systematic names.CH3CH2CH = CH2+H2O H+-----> major product + minor product

Answer 1

Answer;

Major product; 2-Butanol ;(CH3CH2CH(OH)-CH3)

Minor product; none

Explanation;

• Alkenes undergo an addition reaction with water in the presence of a catalyst to form an alcohol. This type of addition reaction is called hydration.
• For example; in hydration of 2-butene, Water adds across the double bond in a Markovnikov fashion to form 2-butanol

CH3CH2CH=CH2 + H2O (acid catalyst) -----> CH3CH2CH(OH)-CH3