Question

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

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

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

Of course, the olefin and the alcohols are isomeric, but this does not affect the given formula.

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