2-Phenylpropene on acidic hydration, gives:

Question

2-Phenylpropene on acidic hydration, gives: (A) 2-Phenyl-2-propanol (B) 2-Phenyl-1-propanol (C) 3-Phenyl-1-propanol (D) 1-Phenyl-2-propanol

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Reaction proceeds through carbocation intermediate: <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="Solution" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/c-lbuv6xtwcyhnqevc.jpg" />

Q. 2-Phenylpropene on acidic hydration, gives:

2-Phenyl-2-propanol

2-Phenyl-1-propanol

3-Phenyl-1-propanol

1-Phenyl-2-propanol

Reaction proceeds through carbocation intermediate: