Question:

Which amongst the following is the most stable carbocation?

Updated On: May 4, 2024
  • Option 1 ( CH3-C+-H|CH3
  • option 2 Ch3-C+|Ch3|CH
  • Option 3 Ch+3
  • Option 4 CH2+Ch2
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Tertiary > secondary > primary > methyl is the order of carbocation stability.
The stability of the carbocation increases with the amount of alkyl groups connected to positively charged C atoms.

Therefore, the correct option is (B): 
option 2 Ch3-C+|Ch3|CH

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