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Explanation:
The acid-catalyzed hydration of 1-methylcyclohexene proceeds by an SN1 mechanism. The reaction involves the formation of carbocations.
Two carbocations are formed leading to the major and minor products. The major product is obtained from the tertiary (more stable) carbocation while the minor product is obtained from the secondary (less stable carbocation).
Tertiary alcohols are not oxidized, hence the major product does not undergo oxidation. However, secondary alcohols are oxidized to ketones.
