Question on Hydration of Alkenes
Hydration of 3-phenyl-1-butene in dil. H2SO4 is not satisfactory method for preparing 3-phenyl-2-butanol because 2-phenyl-2-butanol is obtained instead. Why?
Hydration of 3-phenyl-1-butene in dil. H2SO4 is not satisfactory method for preparing 3-phenyl-2-butanol because 2-phenyl-2-butanol is obtained instead. Why?
What is the name of the major product in the following reaction?

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