Answer
The hydration process proceeds through a carbocation, which is vulnerable to be attacked from above or below by a water molecule, resulting in two enantiomers: (R) and (S) configurations of 2-butanol.
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General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications (10th Edition)
by Petrucci, Ralph H.; Herring, F. Geoffrey; Madura, Jeffry D.; Bissonnette, Carey
Published by
Pearson Prentice Hal
ISBN 10:
0132064529
ISBN 13:
978-0-13206-452-1
Chapter 27 - Reactions of Organic Compounds - 27-5 Concept Assessment - Page 1242: 27-5
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