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What is the condensed structural formula for the product of the reaction of butene with water and a strong acid catalyst?

Answer 1

Delilah Anderson

#"H"_2"C"="CHCH"_2"CH"_3 + "H"_3"O"^+ rarr "H"_3"CCH(OH)CH"_2"CH"_3#

You have hydrated the olefin, to give #"C"_4"H"_9"OH"#.

Although the alcohols and olefin are isomeric, this has no bearing on the formula that is provided.

The major product will be the same regardless of whether #"1-butylene"# or #"2-butylene"# is used.

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Answer 2

Maya Allen

The condensed structural formula for the product of the reaction of butene with water and a strong acid catalyst is C4H10O, which represents the formation of butanol.

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