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2 - Phenylpropene on acidic hydration , ...

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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Acidic hydration of `2-`phenyl propene follows electrophilic reaction mechanism forming an intermediat `3^(@)` carbocation `(` more stable `)` , thereby forming `2-`phenylpropan`-2-`ol.

Mechanism `:`
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