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Markovnikov's Rule
Markovnikov's Rule - organic chemistry study tip. Mnemonic: Rich get richer: H goes to C with more H's. In electrophilic addition, the electrophile (usually H⁺) adds to the carbon with MORE hydrogens, forming the more stable carbocation on the more substitute...
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Markovnikov's Rule
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Rich get richer: H goes to C with more H's
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In electrophilic addition, the electrophile (usually H⁺) adds to the carbon with MORE hydrogens, forming the more stable carbocation on the more substituted carbon.
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