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8.4 Hydration of Alkenes: Addition of H2O by Oxymercuration
Water adds to alkenes to yield alcohols, a process called hydration. The reaction takes place on treatment of the alkene with water and a strong acid catalyst, such as H_{\text{2}}SO_{\text{4}}, by a
1. Water adds to alkenes to yield alcohols, a process called hy
Water adds to alkenes to yield alcohols, a process called hy
2. Acid-catalyzed hydration of double bonds is also uncommon in
Acid-catalyzed hydration of double bonds is also uncommon in
3. Alkene oxymercuration is closely analogous to halohydrin for
Alkene oxymercuration is closely analogous to halohydrin for
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