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Describe a two step reaction route that can convert 1-Butene (CH2CHCH2CH3) into a compound that is more soluble in water. Use mechanisms to aid your answer (HINT: one of the steps involves nucleophilic substitution)

CH₂CHCH₂CH₃ + HBr (room temp) --> CH₃CH(Br)CH₂CH₃CH₃CH(Br)CH₂CH₃ + NaOH (reflux) --> CH₃CH(OH)CH₂CH₃Mechanism can be done on lesson spaceFinal product is more water soluble as the OH group will enable it to form hydrogen bonds with water

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Describe a two step reaction route that can convert 1-Butene (CH2CHCH2CH3) into a compound that is more soluble in water. Use mechanisms to aid your answer (HINT: one of the steps involves nucleophilic substitution)

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