The Markovnikov Product Resulting from an Addition Reaction to an Unsymmetrical

question 40

Multiple Choice

The Markovnikov product resulting from an addition reaction to an unsymmetrical alkene is formed because _____________.

• A) the product is statistically favored
• B) steric hindrance favors its formation
• C) the reaction proceeds via the more/most stable carbocation
• D) the reaction forms the more/most stable product
• E) All of the above are valid reasons

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Definitions:

Predicted Point

An estimated value derived from a statistical model indicating where a data point should fall based on the model's parameters.

Regression Line

A line drawn through a scatter plot of data points that best expresses the linear relationship between those points.

Direction

Refers to the course along which something moves or faces, often used in statistical analysis to describe trends.

Slope

The slope represents the rate of change between two variables on a graph, indicating how much one variable changes for a unit change in another variable.