WAEC Chemistry 2011 Theory — Question 17
Question 17 of 31 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2011 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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4c(i) Write an equation for the preparation of butan-2-ol from butene.
Model answer
C4H8 + H2SO4 → C4H9HSO4; C4H9HSO4 + H2O → C4H9OH + H2SO4 (acid-catalysed hydration of but-2-ene gives butan-2-ol).
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