Question

Explain markovnikov's rule with one example?

Answer 1

Addition of the non-hydrogen group is generally at the more substituted carbon along the alkene.

I'll demonstrate with oxymercuration-demurcuration: Markovnikov hydration without a carbocation intermediate.

Notice, the `pi` bonds in the aromatic phenyl substituent are less reactive than the single `pi` bond in the cyclohexene.

Furthermore, this is anti addition, where the groups added are added to opposite planes of the alkene. Since the alkene is planar, an enantiomer can be created as well.