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Published on: August 14, 2026
Which of the following statement is correct for hydration of alkene?
A
It follows 
mechanism.
mechanism. B
It is an irreversible process.
C
It takes place through carbocation mechanism.
D
It follows all of the above.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Among the given statements, is correct for hydration of alkene while other are incorrect.
• Hydration of alkene follows electrophilic addition of the proton to the double bond forming a carbocation intermediate.
• It is a reversible process.
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