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Question
What is the major product from the acid-catalyzed hydration of 2-methyl-2-pentene?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Acid-catalyzed hydration of 2-methyl-2-pentene ((CH3)2C=CHCH2CH3) follows Markovnikov's rule. Water adds to give the more substituted alcohol, with OH going to the more substituted carbon (C2), forming 2-methyl-2-pentanol.
Hint
What is the Markovnikov hydration product of 2-methyl-2-pentene?