Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the reaction below?Options: The IR spectrum of the major organic product will show a broad absorption between 3000-3500 cm-1. The mass spectrum of the major organic product will show an M+2 peak in the molecular ion region. The reaction should proceed without carbocation rearrangement. The alkene is the electrophile and water is the nucleophile in the first step. HSO4- is the dominant nucleophile in the second step. H₂OH₂SO4 (cat)

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the reaction below?

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	The IR spectrum of the major organic product will show a broad absorption between 3000-3500 cm^-1.
	The mass spectrum of the major organic product will show an M+2 peak in the molecular ion region.
	The reaction should proceed without carbocation rearrangement.
	The alkene is the electrophile and water is the nucleophile in the first step.
	HSO4^- is the dominant nucleophile in the second step.

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