An Ochem student wanted to predict the major product of an alkene addition reaction using the molecules below in the presence of water and trace amount of strong acid. Choose the correct statement below.       Molecule (i) forms a secondary carbocation and undergoes a methyl shift.     Molecule (ii) forms a secondary carbocation and undergoes a hydride shift.     Both molecules do not undergo carbocation rearrangement.     Both molecules form secondary alcohols as major product

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An Ochem student wanted to predict the major product of an alkene addition reaction using the molecules below in the presence of water and trace amount of strong acid. Choose the correct statement below.





 

   

Molecule (i) forms a secondary carbocation and undergoes a methyl shift.

   

Molecule (ii) forms a secondary carbocation and undergoes a hydride shift.

   

Both molecules do not undergo carbocation rearrangement.

   

Both molecules form secondary alcohols as major product.

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