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a question in chemistry!!

JustMe

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hey guys, here's my question: Is the reaction between alkenes and water (hydration reaction) always reversible???
 
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yes...bcoz we'll get an alcohol after hydration reaction (i.e. addition of water) and hydrolysis of alcohol(i.e. removal of water) will hive back the alkene :)
 
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