### Related Formula textAlkene + textHX rightarrow textAlkyl Halide quad text(Markovnikov's Rule)$\text{Alkene} + \text{HX} \rightarrow \text{Alkyl Halide} \quad \text{(Markovnikov's Rule)}$ ### Core Logic The reaction involving the addition of textHI$\text{HI}$ to the double bond follows electrophilic addition mechanism governed by Markovnikov's rule. The proton adds to the less substituted carbon to generate the more stable tertiary carbocation intermediate, which is then attacked by textI^-$\text{I}^-$ to yield the corresponding major tertiary alkyl iodide. ### Step 1: Verification of Choices Option (2) perfectly captures the sound execution of Markovnikov addition mechanics whereas the remaining choices present invalid product distributions or faulty reaction stoichiometry templates. ### Pattern Recognition Electrophilic addition cleanly forms the most substituted, most stable carbocation before halide attack takes place. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Hydrocarbons