Alkanols can be manufactured from alkenes by the initial reaction of alkenes with
CHEMISTRY
WAEC 2022
Alkanols can be manufactured from alkenes by the initial reaction of alkenes with
- A. bromine in tetrachloromethane
- B. concentrated tetraoxosulphate(VI) acid
- C. aqueous potassium tetraoxomanganate(VII).
- D. sodium hydroxide solution.
Correct Answer: B. concentrated tetraoxosulphate(VI) acid
Explanation
An alkene reacts with conc. H2SO4 to yield an alkyl hydrogen tetraoxosulphate (VI). The compound formed undergoes hydrolysis when boiled with water to yield an alcohol.
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