Propene, C₃H₆, reacts with H₂O in the presence of an acid catalyst to form an alcohol with molecular formula C₃H₈O.

1. (a)Name this type of reaction.[1]
2. (b)Name the catalyst used and state the conditions needed for this reaction to occur. catalyst conditions[2]
3. (c)Complete the table to show the numbers of sigma (σ) bonds and pi (π) bonds present in propene, C₃H₆, and C₃H₈O. C₃H₆ C₃H₈O σ π[2]
4. (d)(i)The reaction of propene, C₃H₆, with H₂O occurs in a two-step mechanism. In step 1 C₃H₆ reacts with the catalyst, H⁺, to form a carbocation. Draw structures to identify the more stable and less stable carbocations which can form in step 1. Explain your answer. more stable carbocation less stable carbocation explanation[3]
5. (d)(ii)Name the major organic product formed from the reaction of propene, C₃H₆, with H₂O.[1]
6. (e)(i)2-bromopropane reacts to form propene, hydrogen bromide and water under certain conditions. Name this type of reaction.[1]
7. (e)(ii)Describe the reagents and conditions needed to favour this reaction. reagents conditions[2]