Markownikoff's rule
Markownikoff's rule
Formula
H adds to C with more H atoms; X adds to more substituted C
Real World
When propene reacts with HBr in a university teaching lab, students consistently obtain 2-bromopropane as the major product, confirming Markownikoff's 1869 prediction based on carbocation stability.
Exam Focus
Justify Markownikoff's rule using carbocation stability (tertiary > secondary > primary), not just by stating the rule.
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