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Markovnikov's rule for HBr addition to an alkene states:

A) H adds to more substituted carbon
B) H adds to the less substituted carbon (Br to more substituted)
C) Both add to the same carbon
D) No preference exists

Explanation

Markovnikov: H goes to the carbon with more H atoms (less substituted); X goes to the more substituted carbon.

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