They can be synthesized via the oxymercuration-demercuration of alkenes, or from the acid-catalyzed hydration of alkenes, as well. Hydrogenation of ketones and aldehydes, using a Raney nickel catalyst, also produces these organic compounds, and addition to an ester gives their tertiary variety. Perhaps their best-known synthesis results from the addition of an organometallic reagent to an aldehyde or ketone. FTP, identify this class of organic compounds characterized by 
They can be synthesized via the oxymercuration-demercuration of alkenes, or from the acid-catalyzed hydration of alkenes, as well. Hydrogenation of ketones and aldehydes, using a Raney nickel catalyst, also produces these organic compounds, and addition to an ester gives their tertiary variety. Perhaps their best-known synthesis results from the addition of an organometallic reagent to an aldehyde or ketone. FTP, identify this class of organic compounds characterized by the presence of a hydroxyl group.
They can be synthesized via the oxymercuration-demercuration of alkenes, or from the acid-catalyzed hydration of alkenes, as well.
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