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What is the first step in acid catalysed hydration of an alkene?
ADeprotonation to the alkene
BProtonation of the alkene
CHydride shift to oxygen
DAttack of water on alkene
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Protonation of the alkene
The alkene is first protonated by the acid, giving a carbocation that water then attacks.
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