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The reaction of (Z)-3-Methyl-3-hexene with H2O/H2SO4 produces 3 – Methyl-3-hexanol (75 % yield) (a) Propose a mechanistic explanation for the reaction.

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(a) Propose a mechanistic explanation for the reaction.

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