Anti-Markovnikov hydration of the carbon-carbon double bond occurs when an alkene reacts with: A)BH₃:THF; then H₂O₂/OH^- B)BH₃:THF; then CH₃COOH C)Hg(OAc)₂,THF,H₂O; then NaBH₄,OH^- D)Hg(OAc)₂,THF,CH₃OH; then NaBH₄,OH^- E)Hg(OAc)₂,THF,H₂O; then BH₃:THF

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Option A describes the hydroboration-oxidation reaction, which is known for proceeding via anti-Markovnikov addition, resulting in the hydration of the alkene without the addition of the hydroxyl group to the more substituted carbon.

Anti-Markovnikov Hydration of the Carbon-Carbon Double Bond Occurs When an Alkene