H20 H2SO4

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Draw all stereoisomers formed in attached reaction.

H20
H2SO4
Transcribed Image Text:H20 H2SO4
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The reaction of an alkene with H2SO4 goes as per Markovnikov's rule which states that "when an unsymmetrical alkene reacts with acids (HX) then negative parts of acids goes to that part of double bond where hydrogen is least and hydrogen goes to that part where hydrogen attached to double bond are more".

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The stereoisomer formed can be given as follows:

First unsymmetrical alkene reacts with sulphuric acid to form a carbocation. Further lone of oxygen in water interact with the compound to form a compound having both stereoisomers that is racemic mixture.

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