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The addition of unsymmetrical reagents (like HX, X=Cl, Br, I) to unsymmetrical alkenes in presence of a peroxide occurs in such a way that the negative part of the addendum goes to the carbon atom of the double bond which carries higher number of hydrogen atoms, is given by which rule? |
Markovnikov's rule Saytzeff rule Anti-Saytzeff rule Anti-Markovnikov's rule ( Kharasch effect) |
Anti-Markovnikov's rule ( Kharasch effect) |
The addition of unsymmetrical reagents to unsymmetrical alkene occurs in such a way that the negative part of the addendum goes to the carbon atom of the double bond which carries a higher number of hydrogen atoms is called as Anti-Markovnikov's rule or Kharasch effect. |