Identify the characteristics of the acid-catalyzed hydration of an alkene.
A) Markovnikov, with rearrangement possible
B) Markovnikov, with no rearrangement possible
C) anti-Markovnikov, with rearrangement possible
D) anti-Markovnikov, with no rearrangement possible

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The acid-catalyzed hydration of an alkene follows Markovnikov's rule, meaning the hydrogen atom is added to the carbon atom with the most hydrogen atoms while the hydroxyl group is added to the carbon atom with the least hydrogen atoms. Rearrangement of the alkene can occur during the reaction. Therefore, choice A, Markovnikov with rearrangement possible, is the most appropriate answer.

Identify the Characteristics of the Acid-Catalyzed Hydration of an Alkene