Which of the alkenes shown below would produce a chirality center upon Markovnikov hydrohalogenation?
A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV
E) V

Name: Which of the alkenes shown below would produce a chirality center upon Markovnikov hydrohalogenation? A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
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Which of the alkenes shown below would produce a chirality center upon Markovnikov hydrohalogenation? 
A) I 
B) II 
C) III 
D) IV 
E) V

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Only alkene II has different substituents attached to both carbons of the double bond, so upon hydrohalogenation, a chiral center would be produced.

Which of the Alkenes Shown Below Would Produce a Chirality