1 Which is the major product from the acid catalyzed hydration of 2-methylpent-2-ene?

Choose one answer. a. 2-methylpentan-2-ol
b. 2-methylpentan-3-ol
c. 3-methylpentan-3-ol
d. 4-methylpentan-2-ol

Q2 Which of the following alkenes are in the E configuration

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Marks: 1 Which alkene would yield 3-methylpentane when subjected to catalytic hydrogenation?

Quote from: Vinay on October 21, 2010, 12:16:26 AM
1 Which is the major product from the acid catalyzed hydration of 2-methylpent-2-ene?

Choose one answer. a. 2-methylpentan-2-ol
b. 2-methylpentan-3-ol
c. 3-methylpentan-3-ol
d. 4-methylpentan-2-ol

ans is --a. 2-methylpentan-2-ol
by Markovnokoff's addition