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Hydrocarbons: Markovnikov MCQ

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Question

Markovnikov's rule predicts addition of HX to unsymmetrical alkene so that H attaches to the carbon having:

  1. A
    more hydrogens already
    Correct
  2. B
    fewer hydrogens already
  3. C
    greater mass
  4. D
    more lone pairs

Correct answer

more hydrogens already

Explanation

The halide goes to the more substituted carbon under normal addition.

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