Predict the major product for the following reaction.

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The reaction is an acid-catalyzed hydration of an alkene, which means that water will add to the double bond. Since the double bond is symmetrical, we can predict that the product will be symmetrical as well. The only asymmetrical intermediate that can be formed is III, but that is not the major product. Therefore, the best choice is II, which is the symmetrical intermediate that can lead to the symmetrical product.

Predict the Major Product for the Following Reaction