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Assertion: Addition reaction of water to but-1-ene in acidic medium yields butan-1-oI.
Reason: Addition of water in acidic medium proceeds through the formation of primary carbocation

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Addition of water to but-1-ene in acidic medium yields butan-2-ol. Addition of water in acidic medium proceeds through the formation of secondary carbocation.
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