Chapter 11, Problem 11.3P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The product of the given reaction is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Alkenes undergo electrophilic addition of hydrogen halides across the double bonded carbon atoms. The first step is the addition of proton to the least substituted carbon atom of the double bond to generate the most stable carbocation intermediate. This addition of proton takes place according to Markovnikov’s rule. In the second coordination step, electrophilic addition reactions tend to be irreversible and generally take place under kinetic control.