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What does Markonikov's rule predict about the addition of hydrogen halides to unsymmetrical alkenes?
What does Markonikov's rule predict about the addition of hydrogen halides to unsymmetrical alkenes?
What is the focus of Markonikov's rule?
What is the focus of Markonikov's rule?
Why is Markonikov's rule important in organic chemistry?
Why is Markonikov's rule important in organic chemistry?
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Markonikov's Rule
- Predicts the regioselectivity of the addition of hydrogen halides (H-X) to unsymmetrical alkenes, where the hydrogen atom bonds to the less substituted carbon atom and the halogen atom bonds to the more substituted carbon atom.
- Focuses on the orientation of the addition reaction, stating that the hydrogen atom will add to the carbon atom with the most hydrogens, and the halogen atom will add to the carbon atom with the fewest hydrogens.
- Important in organic chemistry because it allows chemists to predict the major product of an electrophilic addition reaction, which is essential in the synthesis of complex organic compounds.
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This quiz focuses on Markonikov's rule, which predicts the outcome of the addition of hydrogen halides to unsymmetrical alkenes. Understanding Markonikov's rule is important in organic chemistry as it helps predict the major product formed during such addition reactions.
