Chapter 14, Problem 14.79P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formulas of five other alkenes with the molecular formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{12}}$ giving only one alcohol on acid-catalyzed hydration should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

The acid catalyzed hydration of alkenes result in the formation of alcohols. In this reaction, the hydrogen ion from the acid reacts with the pi electrons of the double bond resulting formation of carbocation. This carbocation can reacts with the lone pair on oxygen atom resulting substitution of hydronium ion group on the carbon having positive charge. The ${\text{HSO}}_4^{-}$ ion so formed then abstract one hydrogen atom resulting the formation of alcohol.