Which carbocation is the most stable?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Tertiary
- Step 1: Alkyl groups donate electron density by induction and hyperconjugation. Step 2. A tertiary carbocation has three such groups. Answer: tertiary. Why not the others: stability decreases from tertiary to secondary, primary and methyl.
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