What is the major product formed by HI on reaction with

What is the major product formed by HI on reaction with 

Solution

When a protic acid HC (X = Cl, Br, I) is added to an asymmetrically substituted alkene, addition of acidic hydrogen takes place at the less substituted carbon atom of the double bond, while X is added to the more alkyl substituted carbon atom.

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