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What is the difference in the nature of alcohol when propene is subjected to acidic hydration or hydroboration oxidation?

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                Acidic hydration of propene will give propan-2-ol according to Markownikov's rule while hydroboration oxidation will yield propan-1-ol according to Anti markownikov's rule. For details, consult section 12.6 (Industrial preparation of alkanols).