What is the structure of the product of the following reaction? $\mathrm { H } _ { 2 } \mathrm { C } = \mathrm { CH } _ { 2 } + \mathrm { H } _ { 2 } \mathrm { O } \stackrel { \text { acid catalyst } } { \longrightarrow } \text { ? }$

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The reaction between ethylene ($\mathrm{H}_2\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{CH}_2$) and water in the presence of an acid catalyst results in the formation of ethanol ($\mathrm{CH}_3\mathrm{CH}_2\mathrm{OH}$). This is an example of an acid-catalyzed hydration of an alkene, where the double bond is broken and the components of water (H and OH) are added across the double bond.

What Is the Structure of the Product of the Following