Explanation
$$H$$ and $$OH$$ added are in a cis configuration. Since this is syn hydration, it follows Anti-Markovnikov's Rule.
Carbocation rearrangement in acidic medium takes as shown
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order of stability of carbocation – teritiary>secondary>primary
More substituted alkene will formed as major product.
Option B is correct.
IUPAC name of the given compound is: $$2-Ethylbutane-1, 3-diol$$
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