Explain the Chemical Reason Why the Addition of Water Across $\beta$

question 44

Essay

Explain the chemical reason why the addition of water across the double bond in the second step of $\beta$ oxidation occurs with the OH adding at the $\beta$ -carbon, not the $\alpha$ -carbon. Also, how does addition at the $\beta$ -carbon aid in the subsequent step(s) of $\beta$ oxidation?

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