Markovnikov's Rule refers to the

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Markovnikov's Rule states that in the addition of an unsymmetrical reagent (such as HX or H2O) to an unsymmetrical alkene, the hydrogen atom of the reagent will add to the carbon atom of the double bond that already has more hydrogen atoms attached to it. This results in the formation of a more stable carbocation intermediate, followed by the addition of the other part of the reagent to complete the reaction. This rule is based on the relative stability of the carbocation intermediates that are formed during the reaction.

Markovnikov's Rule Refers to the