Q74 / 200 · NEET 2005 · Chemistry

Which amongst the following is the most stable carbocation?

  • A
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  • B
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  • C
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  • Correct answer
    D
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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'.

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