Chapter 22.4, Problem 21SSC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the product of hydration reaction of 1-butene to give two distinct products but 2-butene gives only one product needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

The functional group is the group present on the main carbon chain of an organic compound. It determines the chemical properties and the type of reactions an organic compound can show.

Explanation of Solution

The structural formula of 1-butene and 2-butene is as follows:

The hydration reaction takes place when water is added to an organic compound. The reaction mainly takes place with unsaturated compounds like alkene and alkyne. After the reaction with water, alcohols are formed.

The hydration reaction of 1-butene and 2-butene is represented as follows:

Due to the possibility of 2 carbocation formation there are two possible hydration products. In case of 2-butene identical products are formed thus, there is 1 product that is 2-butanol is possible. In case of 1-butene there are two different products possible namely 2-butanol and 1-butanol.