Studying organic chemistry at high school level, one cannot go to the next level without knowing and applying the Markownikoff's Rule. This rule states quite explicitly that in asymmetric reactions of alkenes with a hydrogen halide, the hydrogen attaches to the carbon that already has more. In other words- Rich gets richer. Poor get poorer. Them that has, get more of it!
Does it sound familiar?
Everyday life illustrates Markownikoff's Rule to the fullest!
Ambanis are getting richer. Farmers in AP are getting poorer.
When some one is good at anything, he does more of it- and gets better at it- and ends up doing even more of it! Rich getting richer. When someone is not good at something, they avoid doing it- making them worse and even more unable to do it. Poor getting poorer.
Interestingly, the Rule does have exceptions. These exceptions, too are axiomatic of natural laws! Anti- Markownikoff additions may occur in extremes of conditions, exemplified by very high temperatures. So in extreme situations, a poor, unlucky fellow may feel irritated enough to get up and make a difference- getting rich in the process.
Famous scientists state," The Rule is wonderful in its simplicity and predictability. It works irrespective of the kind of addition- ionic or molecular."
Natural Laws. Axiomatic. Their proof is all around us. It is in the happening of an event and in the non- happening of it. In riches and wealth, in prosperity and health, in luck and fortune, in skill and expertise. Everywhere you look, you will find Markownikoff's Rule in action!
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2 comments:
nice way to explain in classroom too. thank you
Thanks Kalpa!
Are you teaching? I wish teachers would find that passion to make the subject come alive for our children... mine did! I write this nearly 25 years after finishing High School!!
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