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Markovnikov's rule is empirical but may ...

Markovnikov's rule is empirical but may be explained theoretically on the basis that the addition occurs by a

A

carbanion intermediate

B

carbocation intermediate

C

carbene intermediate

D

carbon free radical intermediate

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B
It is an electrophilic addition reaction, the proton adding first followed by the halide ion:

Since `CH_(3)` group has `a+I` effect, the `pi` electrons are displaced ( electrometric effect) towards the terminal `C` atom which in consequence, acquires a negative charge. Thus, the `H^(+)` adds on the `C` farthest from the `CH_(3)` group and the `X^(-)` ion then adds to the carbocation.
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  • Markovnikov rule is applicable to

    A
    `CH_(2)=CH_(2)`
    B
    `CH_(3)-CH_(2)-CH_(3)`
    C
    `CH_(3)-CH=CH-CH_(3)`
    D

  • Markovnikov's rule governs the addition of

    A
    unsymmetrical reagents to symmetrical alkenes
    B
    symmetrical reagents to unsymmetrical alkenes
    C
    unsymmetrical reagents to unsymmetrical alkenes
    D
    symmetrical reagents to symmetrical alkenes.

  • The Markovnikov rule is best applicable to the reaction between

    A
    `C_2H_4+HCl`
    B
    `C_3H_6+Br_2`
    C
    `C_3H_6+HBr`
    D
    `C_3H_8+Cl_2`