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Markovnikov's rule
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empirical rule for predicting the outcome of some addition reactions
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Encyclopedic overview
Markovnikov's rule is illustrated by the reaction of propene with hydrobromic acid In organic chemistry, Markovnikov's rule or Markownikoff's rule describes the outcome of some addition reactions. The rule was formulated by Russian chemist Vladimir Markovnikov in 1870.
Explanation
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