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Markovnikov's Rule

Markovnikov's Rule is an important principle in predicting the outcome of electrophilic addition reactions. It states that when a protic acid (such as HBr) adds to an unsymmetrical alkene, the hydrogen atom attaches to the carbon with more hydrogen substituents, while the halide attaches to the carbon with fewer hydrogen substituents. This rule helps determine the regioselectivity of the addition process.

Carbocation Stability

Carbocation stability is a critical concept in electrophilic addition reactions that proceed via a carbocation intermediate. The formation of the most stable carbocation intermediate is favored, as more substituted carbocations (such as secondary or tertiary) are stabilized by hyperconjugation and inductive effects. This stability influences which product is formed as the major product during the reaction.

Electrophilic Addition Reaction

Electrophilic addition is a type of reaction mechanism in which an electrophile, such as HBr, adds to a compound containing a double or triple bond. In these reactions, the electron-rich unsaturated bond attacks the electrophile, leading to a transient intermediate that ultimately results in the formation of a saturated product.

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