Question

Identify the catalyst in the hydration of alkenes to produce alcohols.

• A. $H_{2}S{O}_4$
• B. $FeC{l}_3$
• C. $Pt$
• D. $Ni$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $H_{2}S{O}_4$

Alkenes react with water in the presence of a mineral acid as a catalyst to form alcohols. The $H^{+}$ ion from the acid helps to form a carbocation for nucleophilic attack.
$C{H}_{3}CH=C{H}_2+H_{2}O\stackrel{H_{2}S{O}_4}{\to }C{H}_{3}CH\left(OH\right)C{H}_3$