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A partial theoretical support for the idea that more stable carbocations would be formed faster than less stable ones comes during regioselective addition of HCl to propene is provided by:

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The Hammond postulate explains why reactions favor the formation of more stable intermediates.
Updated On: Jun 8, 2025
  • \( \text{The Hammond postulate} \)
  • \( \text{Markovnikov's rule} \)
  • \( \text{Saytzeff's rule} \)
  • \( \text{The Diels-Alder rule} \)
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The Hammond postulate suggests that transition states resemble the species closest in energy. For regioselective HCl addition to propene, the more stable carbocation intermediate forms faster, due to a lower energy transition state, supporting the reaction mechanism.
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