The core theory involves electrophilic addition reactions to alkenes under acidic catalysis, governed by Markovnikov's rule which dictates regioselectivity based on carbocation stability. The mechanism proceeds via protonation of the alkene π-bond to form a resonance-stabilized or rearranged carbocation intermediate (primary/secondary vs. tertiary), followed by nucleophilic attack and deprotonation. This concept relates directly to organic synthesis principles where reaction conditions, such as reactant concentration and temperature, determine equilibrium position between hydration/addition pathways and dehydration/E1 elimination pathways according to Le Chatelier's principle.
The core theory involves electrophilic addition reactions to alkenes under acidic catalysis, governed by Markovnikov's rule which dictates regioselectivity based on carbocation stability. The mechani…