Do catalyzed hydro-alkoxy addition follow the Markovnikov rule?
1 Answer
Oct 3, 2015
Yes.
Explanation:
Since the hydro-alkoxy addition goes through the formation of a carbocation, the reaction will follow the Markonikov's rule to form the most stable carbocation.
Example:
Source: http://socratic.org/questions/what-is-an-acid-catalyzed-hydro-alkoxy-addition
