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When methyl vinyl ether reacts with a strong acid, the
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When methyl vinyl ether reacts with a strong acid, the proton adds to C2 exclusively, instead of C1 or the oxygen atom. Draw the three protonated forms of methyl vinyl ether and explain this observation.
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When methyl vinyl ether reacts with a strong acid, the proton adds to C2 exclusively, instead of C1 or the oxygen atom. Draw the three protonated forms of methyl vinyl ether and explain this observation.
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When an alkene undergoes protonation, a Brønsted-Lowry acid donates a proton to the alkene's double bond.
Protonation results in the carbocation intermediate’s formation. The proton’s addition to the alkene causes the alkene to become positively charged, making it more reactive towards nucleophiles. This protonation step is a fundamental part of many organic reactions, such as electrophilic addition reactions in alkene chemistry.