How can I explain Markovnikov’s rule and give an example of a reaction to which it applies?
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Apr 23, 2018
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Explanation:
And the rule reflects the stability of the carbocationic intermediate in an addition reaction of an electrophile to an olefin.
See here and [elsewhere.](https://socratic.org/questions/58e823d7b72cff74cbbdfaa8)