Markownikoff's rule Flashcards
1
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principle of Markownikoff’s rule
A
When a hydrogen halide reacts with an unsymmetrical alkene the hydrogen from the halide attaches itself to the carbon with the a greater no of hydrogen atoms and a fewer number of carbon atoms
2
Q
What is a primary carbocation
A
the positive charge is on a carbon atom at the end of a chain
3
Q
What is a secondary carbocation
A
the positive charge is on a carbon atom with two carbon chains attached
4
Q
electrophilic addition Markownikoff’s rule
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see photo