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Chemistry Alcohol, Phenol and Ether All Topic Question for Revision Test Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

Select the incorrect statement about alkoxy mercuration-demercuration of alkenes.

A
It involves carbocation as the intermediate.
B
It involves no rearrangement.
C
It involves addition of water according to Markownikoff's rule.
D
Identical regiochemistry is seen in product.

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A

It involves mercurinium ion as the intermediate.

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