Question
Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
In the hydration of an alkene carbocation is formed from :
A
Carbonation
B
Oxonium ion
C
hydroxide ion
D
hydride ion
Answer
Oxonium ion
Explanation
Solution
the hydration of an alkene is formed by oxonium ions.
Oxonium ion is a charged ion that is positive charge and has three hydrogen atoms bond to oxygen. The ion is formed by the interaction of water and hydrogen ions, released from acidic solution. It is generated along with an intermediate during hydration of alkene carbocation.