What synthetic goal is achieved by subjecting an alkene to an oxymercuration-demercuration reaction sequence? A) Markovnikov addition of H₂O, promoting skeletal rearrangement B) Markovnikov addition of H₂O, preventing skeletal rearrangement C) anti-Markovnikov addition of H₂O, promoting skeletal rearrangement D) anti-Markovnikov addition of H₂O, preventing skeletal rearrangement E) anti-Markovnikov addition of H₂O, syn-hydroxylation

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The oxymercuration-demercuration reaction sequence achieves Markovnikov addition of water (H2O) across an alkene, while preventing skeletal rearrangements that might occur with other Markovnikov addition methods.

What Synthetic Goal Is Achieved by Subjecting an Alkene to an Oxymercuration-Demercuration