Describe a two step reaction route that can convert 1-Butene (CH2CHCH2CH3) into a compound that is more soluble in water. Use mechanisms to aid your answer (HINT: one of the steps involves nucleophilic substitution)

CH2CHCH2CH3 + HBr (room temp) --> CH3CH(Br)CH2CH3CH3CH(Br)CH2CH3 + NaOH (reflux) --> CH3CH(OH)CH2CH3Mechanism can be done on lesson spaceFinal product is more water soluble as the OH group will enable it to form hydrogen bonds with water

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