CH2=CH-CH2CH3+H2O
What is the product of the reaction above
The reaction you have provided is an example of an addition reaction between an alkene (CH2=CH-CH2CH3) and water (H2O). In this reaction, the alkene molecule reacts with water to form a new product.
To determine the product, let's break down the reaction and consider the addition of water:
CH2=CH-CH2CH3 + H2O
In the presence of an acid catalyst, the water molecule adds across the double bond of the alkene. The oxygen atom in water attacks one of the carbon atoms of the alkene, while one of the carbon-carbon double bonds splits apart. This results in the formation of an alcohol.
The product of the reaction will be:
CH2(OH)-CH2-CH2CH3
This is an alcohol called 2-propanol or isopropyl alcohol.