Explain the mechanism of addition of water to propene.
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The mechanism for the addition of water to ethene follows. 1. The hydrogen ion is attracted to the π bond, which breaks to form a σ bond with one of the double‐ bonded carbons. ... 2.An acid‐base reaction occurs between the water molecule and the carbocation, forming an oxonium ion.
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