Chapter 12, Problem 88P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of the product obtained when the cis-3-alkene and trans-3-alkene are treated with ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O/H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$ should be determined and the reason why we obtain same products in both the alkene though they differ in physical and chemical properties.

Concept Introduction:

When an alkene is treated with ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O/H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$, it undergoes hydration. There is addition of hydroxyl group according to Markovnikov’s addition. According to Markovnikov’s rule, the hydrogen goes to carbon bearing more number of hydrogens generating a stable carbocation. The nucleophile attacks on the carbocation to give desired product.