Chemistry
WAEC 2022
Alkanols can be manufactured from alkenes by the initial reaction of alkenes with
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A.
bromine in tetrachloromethane
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B.
concentrated tetraoxosulphate(VI) acid
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C.
aqueous potassium tetraoxomanganate(VII).
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D.
sodium hydroxide solution.
Correct Answer: Option B
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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