What type of reaction is involved in the formation of alkanols from alkenes?

A.

Elimination reaction

B.

Redox reaction

C.

Substitution reaction

D.

Addition reaction

Correct answer is D

Alkanols can be formed from alkenes through an addition reaction. In this reaction, the carbon-carbon double bond of the alkene is broken, and a hydroxyl group (-OH) is added to one of the carbon atoms, resulting in the formation of an alcohol.