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In the acid-catalysed hydration of alkenes, what is the role of the acid catalyst?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A To act as a reducing agent
  • B To act as an oxidising agent
  • C To facilitate the formation of a carbocation
  • D To increase the reaction rate
Solution:
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The correct answer is: To facilitate the formation of a carbocation
The acid catalyst in the reaction aids in the formation of a carbocation during the mechanism of hydration.

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