Which among the following halides will generate the most stable carbocation in a nucleophilic substitution reaction?
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
- The carbocation generated from option (4) (\(\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{C}(\text{Br})-\text{Ph}\)) is the most stable because it benefits from resonance stabilization provided by the aromatic phenyl group.
- The carbocations formed in options (1), (2), and (3) are less stable, as they lack this additional resonance stabilization.
Thus, the most stable carbocation is generated from option (4).
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