Acid-Catalyzed Hydration Flashcards by Molly Gallagher | Brainscape

Q

mode

A

direct

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purpose

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add H2O across double bond to form alcohol

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need?

A

alkene + 50% acid catalyst (H2SO4, aq) —> alcohol

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Markovnikov or anti?

A

Markovnikov

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syn or anti?

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both

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problems?

A

carbocation rearrangement

alkene may not be soluble in H2O

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how to push rxn forward?

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use excess H2O

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what if acid catalyst dissolved in alcohol?

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product is an ether

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