Question

The best method to prepare 3-methylbutan -2-ol from 3-methylbut-1-ene is

• A. Addition of water in presence of dil. $H_{2}SO_{4}$
• B. Addition of HCl followed by reaction with dil. NaOH
• C. Hydroboration – oxidation reaction
• D. Reimer- Tiemann reaction

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Addition of water in presence of dil. $H_{2}SO_{4}$

Answer 2

the addition of $H_{2}O$ in presence of acid takes place according to Markovnikov’s rule.