In the addition of HX to a double bond,the hydrogen goes to the carbon that already has more hydrogens.This is a statement of

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This statement is known as Markovnikov's rule, which states that in the addition of a polar molecule to a double bond, the more electronegative atom of the polar molecule adds to the carbon with fewer hydrogens, while the less electronegative atom adds to the carbon with more hydrogens. This rule is useful in predicting the major product in the addition of HX to an alkene.

In the Addition of HX to a Double Bond,the Hydrogen