Which of the following is the most stable carbocation (carbonium ion) ?
Which of the following is the most stable carbocation (carbonium ion) ?
A. `CH_(3)CH_(2)^(+)`
B. `(CH_(3))_(2)overset(+)CH`
C. `(CH_(3))_(3)overset(+)C`
D. `C_(6)H_(5)overset(+)CH_(2)`
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Correct Answer - C
The most stable carbocation is `C_(6)H_(5)overset(+)CH_(2).` The order of stability of carbocation is
`C_(6)H_(5)overset(+)CH_(2)gt(CH_(3))_(3)overset(+)CHgt(CH_(3))_(2)overset(+)CgtCH_(3)overset(+)CH_(2)`
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