Markovnikov vs Anti‑Markovnikov: A Decision Framework: Rules, Exceptions, and Practice
A practical framework to predict Markovnikov vs anti‑Markovnikov addition across alkenes and alkynes, based on mechanism (ionic vs radical vs borane).
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What it does: A practical framework to predict Markovnikov vs anti‑Markovnikov addition across alkenes and alkynes, based on mechanism (ionic vs radical vs borane).
Typical reagents: Compare: (1) HBr (ionic) vs (2) HBr, ROOR (radical) vs (3) BH3·THF then H2O2, NaOH
Key intermediate: Carbocation
Driving force: Formation/capture of a stabilized cation