Markovnikof's Rule Predicts That When HBr Is Added to an Unsymmetrical

question 11

Multiple Choice

Markovnikof's rule predicts that when HBr is added to an unsymmetrical alkene or alkyne,the H atom will add to which carbon atom?

• A)the carbon with the fewest attached hydrogens
• B)the carbon with the Br
• C)the carbon with the most attached hydrogens
• D)the carbon next to the double or triple bond
• E)HBr does not react with unsymmetrical alkenes or alkynes

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