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Vladimir Markovnikov (1838–1904) was a Russian chemist who studied under Alexander Butlerov at Kazan University. In 1869, he formulated what became known as Markovnikov's rule, which predicts that when a hydrogen halide adds to an asymmetric alkene, the hydrogen attaches to the carbon with more hydrogen substituents and the halide to the carbon with fewer. He also investigated the composition of petroleum from the Caucasus region. Markovnikov held professorships at Kazan, Odessa, and Moscow universities.
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Vladimir Markovnikov ranks #178 of 203 in the Chemist ranking, behind Cyril Norman Hinshelwood, ahead of Duilio Arigoni.
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What is Markovnikov's rule in organic chemistry?
Formulated in 1869, Markovnikov's rule predicts that when a hydrogen halide adds to an asymmetric alkene, the hydrogen atom attaches to the carbon that already has more hydrogen atoms. This rule dictates the major product of these addition reactions.
Who was Vladimir Markovnikov's mentor in chemistry?
Vladimir Markovnikov studied under the prominent Russian chemist Alexander Butlerov at Kazan University. Butlerov was one of the principal founders of the theory of chemical structure.
At what institution did Vladimir Markovnikov formulate his famous rule?
Markovnikov developed his foundational rules for chemical addition while studying and working at Kazan University. This Russian institution was historically a major center for early organic chemistry research.
How does Markovnikov's rule apply to the addition of HBr to propene?
When hydrogen bromide adds to propene, Markovnikov's rule dictates that the hydrogen attaches to the end carbon with the most hydrogens. This results in the formation of 2-bromopropane as the major product, rather than 1-bromopropane.
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