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What is Markovnikov's rule in electrophilic addition to unsymmetrical alkenes?

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Answer

The electrophilic hydrogen atom bonds to the double-bonded carbon with the greater number of hydrogen atoms, yielding the more stable carbocation intermediate.

Explanation

Stability of carbocations follows tertiary ($3^\circ$) > secondary ($2^\circ$) > primary ($1^\circ$) due to hyperconjugation and inductive electron donation.

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