Markovnikov's rule is useful to predict the outcome of the reaction of hydrogen chloride with which of the following alkenes?

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Markovnikov's rule applies to asymmetric alkenes like 1-butene, where the hydrogen atom from HCl will add to the carbon with more hydrogen atoms, leading to the more stable carbocation intermediate. 2-butene is symmetric, so Markovnikov's rule does not apply.

Markovnikov's Rule Is Useful to Predict the Outcome of the Reaction