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Which of the Following Correctly States Markovnikov's Rule as It

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Which of the following correctly states Markovnikov's rule as it applies to the addition of the generic reagent HX to an alkene?


A) The hydrogen atom of the HX reagent adds to the carbon atom of the double bond that has more alkyl groups attached to it.
B) The hydrogen atom of the HX reagent adds to the carbon atom of the double bond that doesn't have any hydrogen atoms attached to it.
C) The hydrogen atom of the HX reagent adds to the carbon atom of the double bond that has more hydrogen atoms attached to it.
D) The X atom of the HX reagent adds to the carbon atom of the double bond that has more halogen atoms attached to it.
E) The X atom of the HX reagent adds to the carbon of the double bond that is closer to the end of the carbon chain.

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