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In the following reaction: H3C—C—CH=CH2 → H2O/H+ Minor Product + Major Product

1. A
2. B
3. Minor Product
4. Major Product

Correct answer: Major Product

Solution

The reaction involves the addition of water (H2O) in the presence of an acid (H+), following Markovnikov's rule. The major product is formed by the addition of the hydroxyl group (-OH) to the more substituted carbon of the double bond.

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