In case of addition of HX to an alkene, Markovnikov originally stated that

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In case of addition of HX to an alkene, Markovnikov originally stated that
  1. the H atom adds to the carbon atom of the double bond that already has greater number of H atoms and halide ion adds to the carbon atom of the double bond that has fewer number of H atoms.
  2. the H atom adds to the carbon atom of the double bond that has fewer number of H atoms and halide ion adds to the carbon atom of the double bond that has greater number of H atom.
  3. both of these depending upon situation
  4. none of these

Answer

(A) the H atom adds to the carbon atom of the double bond that already has greater number of H atoms and halide ion adds to the carbon atom of the double bond that has fewer number of H atoms.

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