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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

In the addition of HX to a double bond, the hydrogen goes to the carbon that already has more hydrogens is a statement of
Options
A Hund's rule
B Markovnikov's rule
Correct Answer
C Huckel rule
D Saytzeff rule
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Markovnikov's rule states that in the addition of HX to an unsymmetrical alkene, the hydrogen atom adds to the carbon of the double bond that already has the greater number of hydrogen atoms (the less substituted carbon).

Hint

Which rule describes the regioselectivity of HX addition to alkenes?

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