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Interpretation: Three discrete steps for acid-catalyzed hydration of
Concept introduction: The fundamental electrostatics suggests that electrons have more affinity for electron deficient sites in an organic compound. or positive charge. The curved arrow is appropriate mechanism to depict electron movement that occurs from electron rich species to electron deficient species.
Acid-catalyzed hydration is the electrophilic addition of water. The reactive species that act as a catalyst is
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Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function
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