Chemistry A-Level
Markovnikov's rule and carbocation stability
What Markovnikov's rule and carbocation stability means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Markovnikov's rule and carbocation stability
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With an unsymmetrical alkene the hydrogen halide adds to give the more stable carbocation intermediate, so the major product follows this rule.
Topics that use Markovnikov's rule and carbocation stability
- Alkenes (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Addition polymerisation
- Addition polymerisation of alkenes
- Addition reactions forming other organic chemicals
- Atomic number and first point of difference
- Biodegradable and renewable alternatives
- Biodegradable polymers
- bond breaking and bond formation
- Bromine water test for unsaturation
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