Hydration Flashcards
1
Q
purpose
A
addition of H2O across double bond to form alcohols
2
Q
2 modes
A
direct: add H2O upfront
indirect: react alkene w/ something else first, then add H2O
3
Q
types (1 direct, 2 indirect)
A
acid catalyzed hydration (direct)
oxymercuration-demercuration (indirect)
hydroboration/oxidation (indirect)