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Chemistry Question on Hydrocarbons

2-phenyl propene on acidic hydration, gives

A

2-phenyl-2-propanol

B

2-phenyl-1-propanol

C

3-phenyl-1-propanol

D

1-phenyl-2-propanol

Answer

2-phenyl-2-propanol

Explanation

Solution

Reaction proceeds through carbocation intermediate: