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In the electrophilic addition of concentrated sulphuric acid to alkenes, which atom in sulphuric acid acts as an electrophile?
ChemistryHydrocarbonsNEET
Options:
  • A Hydrogen
  • B Sulfur
  • C Oxygen
  • D Carbon
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Oxygen
In the electrophilic addition reaction with concentrated sulphuric acid, the oxygen atom in sulfuric acid acts as an electrophile.

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