Markovnikov's rule states that when a hydrogen halide adds to a double bond, the proton will bond to the carbon that has the greater number of hydrogen atoms.

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Markovnikov's rule predicts that in the addition of HX to an alkene, the hydrogen atom will attach to the carbon with more hydrogen atoms, leading to the more stable carbocation intermediate.

Markovnikov's Rule States That When a Hydrogen Halide Adds to a Double