Which of the following is true of the hydration-dehydration equilibrium which exists between alcohols and alkenes under aqueous acidic conditions?
A) It lies so far in one direction that it can only be used for the preparation of alcohols.
B) It lies so far in one direction that it can only be used for the preparation of alkenes.
C) Reaction conditions can be adjusted so that the equilibrium can be used to prepare either alcohols or alkenes in high yields.
D) It is not useful for the preparation of either alcohols or alkenes.

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The hydration-dehydration equilibrium between alcohols and alkenes under aqueous acidic conditions can be adjusted by manipulating the reaction conditions such as temperature, concentration of the acid, and reaction time. Therefore, it can be used to prepare both alcohols and alkenes in high yields.

Which of the Following Is True of the Hydration-Dehydration Equilibrium