Step 1: $$ H^+ + R-CH=CH_2 \rightarrow R-CH^+-CH_3 $$ (carbocation)
Step 2: $$ R-CH^+-CH_3 + X^- \rightarrow R-CHX-CH_3 $$
Markovnikov product via more stable carbocation.
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Hydrocarbons - Alkenes
Electrophilic Addition Mechanism
Step 1: $$ H^+ + R-CH=CH_2 \rightarrow R-CH^+-CH_3 $$ (carbocation)
Step 2: $$ R-CH^+-CH_3 + X^- \rightarrow R-CHX-CH_3 $$
Markovnikov product via more stable carbocation.
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