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CHM 102 Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism Objective Question
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Which alcohol is formed by the oxymercuration-demercuration of 1-butene?
Options
A 1-Butanol
B 2-Butanol
Correct Answer
C Butanal
D Butanoic acid
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Oxymercuration-demercuration adds H2O in a Markovnikov manner without rearrangement. For 1-butene, OH adds to C2, giving 2-butanol.

Hint

Markovnikov hydration, no rearrangements.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 164 of 1999
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