The transformation of an alkene to an alcohol can be achieved via Hydroboration-Oxidation.

1. Step 1: The alkene reacts with diborane ($B_2H_6$ or $BH_3$) to form a trialkylborane. This is an electrophilic addition reaction.
2. Step 2: The trialkylborane is oxidised by alkaline hydrogen peroxide ($H_2O_2/OH^-$) to form an alcohol.

This reaction is characterized by the Anti-Markovnikov addition of water (the -OH group attaches to the less substituted carbon atom) and syn-addition (H and OH add to the same side). Reagents like $H_2O/H^+$ (Acid catalysed hydration) would follow Markovnikov's rule.