Which of the following reactions is used for the production of alcohols on industrial scale?
Correct answer: B. Hydration of alkenes
- A. Hydrogenation of alkenes
- B. Hydration of alkenes
- C. Hydrohalogenation of alkenes
- D. Hydroxylation of alkenes
Explanation
Option A describes a reaction that produces alkanes from alkenes. Option B describes a reaction that produces alcohol from alkenes so, it is correct. Option C describes a reaction that produces alkyl halides from alkenes. Option D describes a reaction that produces glycol from alkenes, which is a type of alcohol but not the type that is produced on an industrial scale for commercial use.
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Alcohols are classified as primary, secondary or tertiary and studied through their hydrogen bonding, acidity, oxidation and reactions with active metals, acids and halogenating agents. Phenols require separate treatment because the hydroxyl group is attached to an aromatic ring, making their acidity and electrophilic substitution different from ordinary alcohols.
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