Absolutely but don’t forget to mention it’s stability relative to the other possible carbocation intermediate. Markovnikoff’s rule (number of hydrogen atoms) is just a hack to establish the major product quickly. Relative carbocation intermediate stability must always be the explanation
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can you apply markovnikoffs rule to establish the major and minor products between an alkene and water ?
Yes you can
What do you mean by symmetrical and unsymmetrical? is this to do with stereoisomerism and e/z?
it means that the double bond isn't in the middle
Hello. In an exam can you say the major product is formed from a more stable carbocation intermediate because the intermediate for it is secondary
Absolutely but don’t forget to mention it’s stability relative to the other possible carbocation intermediate.
Markovnikoff’s rule (number of hydrogen atoms) is just a hack to establish the major product quickly. Relative carbocation intermediate stability must always be the explanation
@@MaChemGuy oh ok thanks 👍
IF THE SECONDARY ONE IS MORE STABLE, SHOULDN'T LESS OF 2-BROMOPROPANE BE FORMED?