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Published on: August 13, 2026
The best method to prepare 3-methylbutan -2-ol from 3-methylbut-1-ene is
A
Addition of water in presence of dil. 
B
Addition of HCl followed by reaction with dil. NaOH
C
Hydroboration – oxidation reaction
D
Reimer- Tiemann reaction
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
the addition of 
in presence of acid takes place according to Markovnikov’s rule.
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