Chapter 13.6, Problem 13.2MRP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Referring to problem 13.62, assuming that Markovnikov’s rule is followed, the structure which is formed has to be predicted and also the structure of carbocation involved as an intermediate has to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Addition reaction: A general reaction type in which a substance X-Y adds to the multiple bond of an unsaturated reactant to yield a saturated product that has only single bonds.

Hydrohalogenation (Addition of hydrogen halide to alkenes): The addition of hydrogen halide to a multiple bond to give an alkyl halide product.

Markovnikov’s rule: In the addition of $\text{HX}$ to an alkene, the major product arises as the nucleophile attached to the more substituent carbon centre and hydrogen attached to the less substituent carbon centre.