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STANDARD Chemistry Electrophilic Addition Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
The negative part of the addendum (the molecule to be added) adds on to the carbon atom of the double bond containing the least number of hydrogen atoms. This rule is known as
A
Saytzeff’s rule
B
Peroxide rule
C
Markovnikov’s rule
D
Hoffmann rule
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Markovnikov's rule states that in the addition of HX to an alkene, the hydrogen atom attaches to the carbon with more hydrogen atoms, while the halide attaches to the carbon with fewer hydrogen atoms.
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