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How can you synthesize 1-phenylethanol from a suitable alkene?

Options

  1. ABy acid-catalyzed hydration of ethylbenzene (styrene), 1-phenylethanol can be synthesized.
  2. BBy dehydrogenation of 1-phenylethene using a reducing agent.
  3. CBy halogenation of 1-phenylethene followed by reduction with hydrogen gas.
  4. DBy isomerization of 1-phenylethene using a metal catalyst.

Correct answer

A. By acid-catalyzed hydration of ethylbenzene (styrene), 1-phenylethanol can be synthesized.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (A) By acid-catalyzed hydration of ethylbenzene (styrene), 1-phenylethanol can be synthesized.

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