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MHT CET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Which of the following alcohols is \(\mathrm{NOT}\) prepared by acid catalyzed hydration of alkenes?

  1. A Ethanol
  2. B Propan-2-ol
  3. C Propan-1-ol
  4. D Methylpropan-2-ol
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(C) Propan-1-ol

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Propan-1-ol cannot be prepared by acid catalyzed hydration of alkenes because the addition reaction follows Markownikoff's rule.