What Type(s) of Intermediates Is/are Generated During the Acid-Catalyzed Hydration

question 53

Multiple Choice

What type(s) of intermediates is/are generated during the acid-catalyzed hydration of an alkene?

• A) an oxonium ion
• B) a carbocation
• C) both a and b
• D) neither a nor b

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