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Alkene nbsp...

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Alkene + acid + water ---> ?
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Dear Student,
Alkene +H₂O+Acid (H⁺) $\to$ Alcohol
The addition of water takes place across the double bond in accordance with markwonikoff's rule
The OH^- goes to one carbon since alkene is symmetrical while H⁺ goes to the other carbon forming Alcohol.
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