Chapter 10.7, Problem 7E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:The reason behind sulfuric acid regarded as a superior acid compared to $\text{HCl}$ for effective the acid-catalyzed hydration of alkenes should be given.

Concept introduction:Acid-catalyzed hydration is the electrophilic addition of water. The reactive species that act as a catalyst are ${\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{\text{+}}$ in the first stage. In the second stage, water itself acts as a nucleophile and another waterabstracts a proton to give final hydration product as illustrated below.