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A compound reacts with steam in the presence of concentrated H2SO4 to give isopropyl alcohol. The compound could be
Options
A Alkane
B Alkyne
C Alkene
Correct Answer
D Allene
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Isopropyl alcohol (propan-2-ol, (CH3)2CHOH) is formed by the hydration of propene (CH3CH=CH2) in the presence of acid. The addition of water follows Markovnikov's rule, giving the more substituted alcohol.

Hint

Which hydrocarbon undergoes acid-catalyzed hydration to give isopropyl alcohol?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1118 of 1999
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