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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

What is the major product of the following reaction?
Options
A 1-Butanol
B Butanal
C 2-Butanol
Correct Answer
D Butanone
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Based on the answer, the reaction is likely the acid-catalyzed hydration of 1-butene or reduction of butanone. The major product is 2-butanol (a secondary alcohol).

Hint

What alcohol is formed from Markovnikov hydration of 1-butene?

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