Which Alkene Would You Expect to Be Most Reactive Toward

question 162

Multiple Choice

Which alkene would you expect to be most reactive toward acid-catalyzed hydration?

• A)1-pentene
• B)trans-2-pentene
• C)cis-2-pentene
• D)2-methyl-1-butene
• E)All of these would be equally reactive.

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