Chapter 23, Problem 111IL

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The alkene $\text{X}$ and alcohol $\text{Y}$ of the reaction has to be identified. Also write the equations for reactions involved has to be given.

Concept introduction:

An alkene undergo addition reaction when it is treated with halogen acids like $\text{HBr}$. The addition takes place according to Markoni-Kov’s rule. According to which the addition of $\text{HX}$ on asymmetrical alkenes occurs in such a way that proton adds to that carbon which already has more number of hydrogens and halogen atom adds to that carbon which has less number of hydrogen atoms.

Similarly, addition of ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ takes place on carbon carbon double bond as the addition of halogen acids occurs. The product obtained after the reaction is an alcohol.

Oxidation reaction: The reaction in which addition of oxygen takes place.

An alcohol on oxidation gives a carboxylic acid as the main product when reacts in presence of strong oxidising agents.