What is the major product upon addition of HBr to 1-hexene? A) CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CHBrCH₂Br B) CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃ C) CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CHBrCH₃ D) CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂Br E) CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CHBr=CH₂

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The addition of HBr to 1-hexene follows Markovnikov's rule, where the hydrogen atom adds to the less substituted carbon, and the bromine atom adds to the more substituted carbon, resulting in CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CHBrCH₃.

What Is the Major Product Upon Addition of HBr to 1-Hexene