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Show how you would synthesize the following alcohol from appropriate alkene.
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12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols
Alcohol Synthesis
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Predict the major organic product of the following reaction.
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Identify the type of reaction: The given reaction involves an alkene reacting with water in the presence of sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄), which is a typical hydration reaction.
Understand the mechanism: The reaction proceeds via an acid-catalyzed hydration mechanism, where the alkene undergoes electrophilic addition of water, facilitated by the acid.
Determine the regioselectivity: According to Markovnikov's rule, the addition of water will occur such that the hydroxyl group (OH) attaches to the more substituted carbon atom of the alkene.
Consider stereochemistry: The reaction may lead to the formation of stereoisomers, depending on the structure of the alkene and the reaction conditions. Analyze the potential for chiral centers and stereoisomer formation.
Predict the major product: Based on the regioselectivity and potential stereochemistry, predict the major organic product of the reaction, considering the possibility of forming diastereomers, enantiomers, or a single stereoisomer.
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