Q74 / 200 · NEET 2005 · Chemistry
Which amongst the following is the most stable carbocation?
- A

- B

- C

- Correct answerD

Solution
Tertiary carbocations are stable due to $+\mathrm{I}$ effect of alkyl groups and hyperconjugation. Tertiary carbocation has greater number of alpha $\mathrm{H}$ in comparison to secondary carbocation. This increases hyperconjugation which results to its greater stability.
Related Theory
A carbocation will be destabilized by an electron withdrawing group.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.