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Which reagent is used to synthesize pentan-2-ol from pent-1-ene?

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BH₃ followed by H₂O₂ KMnO₄ H₂SO₄ with H₂O Correct PCC

Explanation

Pent-1-ene (CH₂=CHCH₂CH₂CH₃) reacts with H₂SO₄ and H₂O via acid-catalyzed hydration, adding -OH to the second carbon (Markovnikov’s rule) to form pentan-2-ol.

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