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Problem 342

Problem # 342

For the reaction below, draw the structures of the carbocation intermediate and the final product.

This is a acid-catalyzed hydration of an alkene, which is a Markovnikov addition. The product is an alcohol.

Problem Details

MendelSet practice problem # 342 submitted by Matt on June 7, 2011.

Subject: Organic Chemistry

Subject Topic(s): Alkene Reactions and Markovnikov's Rule

Question Type: Reactions (predict the product, show the starting material..)

Keyword(s): Markovnikov's rule, alkene addition