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Answer -
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(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Answer
The given alcohols can be synthesized by applying Markovnikov’srule of acid-catalyzed hydration of appropriate alkenes.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Acid-catalyzed hydration of pent-2-ene also producespentan-2-ol but along with pentan-3-ol.
Thus, the first reaction is preferred over the second oneto get pentan-2-ol.
(iv)
