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Assertion (A) Addition reaction of water to but-1-ene in acidic medium yields butan-1-ol.
Reason (R) Addition of water in acidic medium proceeds through the formation of primary carbocation.

A

Assertion and reason both are correct and reason is correct explanation of assertion.

B

Assertion and reason both are wrong statement.

C

Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.

D

Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Correct statement. Addition of water to but-1-ene in acidic medium yields butan-2-ol. Correct reason. Adddition of water in acidic medium proceeds through the formation of secondary carbocation.
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  • Addition of HBr to but -1- ene yields

    A
    `2-`bromobutane
    B
    `(+)-2-`bromobutane
    C
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    A
    `(+-)-2-`bromobutane
    B
    `1-`bromobutane
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