Reaction of alkene with water

Reaction of alkene with water.

The reaction is catalyzed by  an acid sulphuric acid or phosphoric acid. Alcohols are produced

Example 1

Ethene reacts with acidified water to produce ethanol.

Example 2

Propene reacts with dilute sulphuric acid to form propan-2-ol

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