AS Level Chemistry: When electrophillic addition of steam, H₂O, to the alkene, using a concentrated phosphoric(V) acids, H₃PO₄, catalyst. What is the formula for this reaction?

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When electrophillic addition of steam, H₂O, to the alkene, using a concentrated phosphoric(V) acids, H₃PO₄, catalyst. What is the formula for this reaction?

Phillanie Jacobs · Accepted Answer

C₂H₄ + H₂O → HOCH₂CH₂OH

AS Level Chemistry

When electrophillic addition of steam, H₂O, to the alkene, using a concentrated phosphoric(V) acids, H₃PO₄, catalyst. What is the formula for this reaction?

C₂H₄ + H₂O → HOCH₂CH₂OH

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