A compound X of molecular formula C7H14 when hydrogenated produces 2,4-dimethylpentane and when hydroborated the obtained alcohol is 2,4-dimethyl-1-pentanol. a. What is the structure of X? b. If X is reacted with H2O catalyzed by H2SO4, what product is obtained? Write the structure, give the name, and write the complete mechanism, step by step of this reaction, in such a way as to explain the formation of the compound (DO NOT FORGET THE CORRECT USE OF ARROWS!).

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A compound X of molecular formula C₇H₁₄ when hydrogenated produces 2,4-dimethylpentane and when hydroborated the obtained alcohol is 2,4-dimethyl-1-pentanol.

a. What is the structure of X?
b. If X is reacted with H₂O catalyzed by H₂SO₄, what product is obtained?
Write the structure, give the name, and write the complete mechanism, step by step of this reaction, in such a way as to explain the formation of the compound (DO NOT FORGET THE CORRECT USE OF ARROWS!).

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