Question

The negative part of the addendum adds on to the carbon atom joined to the least number of hydrogen atoms. This statement is called_________.

• A. Baeyer's strain theory.
• B. Markownikoff's rule
• C. Thiele's theory
• D. Peroxide effect

Answer 1

The correct option is B Markownikoff's rule

It is Markownikoff's rule.

Peroxide effect is opposite to markownikoff's rule.

Baeyer's strain theory is used to justify the unstability of lower cycloalkanes.

Thiele theory propose a mathematical theory of Brownian motion.