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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 reasons both are wrong statements.

C

Assertion is correct statement but reasons is wrong statement.

D

Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement

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