Question 3 Alkenes react with water in the presence of an acid to form an alcohol. In the absence of acid, hydration of alkenes does not occur at a significant rate, and the acid used in the reaction is not consumed. Therefore, alkene hydration is an acid-catalysed reaction. Strong acids, such as sulphuric acid, dissociate completely in an aqueous solution, and the species participating in the reaction is the hydronium ion (H3O*). Using a REASONABLE MECHANISM, show how each of these products is formed. H,O* OH HO.

Question 3 Alkenes react with water in the presence of an acid to form an alcohol. In the absence of acid, hydration of alkenes does not occur at a significant rate, and the acid used in the reaction is not consumed. Therefore, alkene hydration is an acid-catalysed reaction. Strong acids, such as sulphuric acid, dissociate completely in an aqueous solution, and the species participating in the reaction is the hydronium ion (H3O). Using a REASONABLE MECHANISM, show how each of these products is formed. H,O OH HO.

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