Propose an Efficient Synthesis of 3,4-Dimethyl-2-Pentanol Using 2-Methyl-2-Butene and Ethanol

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Essay

Propose an efficient synthesis of 3,4-dimethyl-2-pentanol using 2-methyl-2-butene and ethanol as your sources of carbon.

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