Q38 / 180 · AIIMS 2001 · Chemistry

Which of the following is most stable carbocation?

  • A
    $\mathrm{CH}_3^{+}$
  • B
    $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \stackrel{+}{\mathrm{C}} \mathrm{H}_2$
  • C
    $\mathrm{CH}_3 \stackrel{+}{\mathrm{C}} \mathrm{HCH}_3$
  • Correct answer
    D
    Figure

Solution

Carbocation is more stable if it is bonded to electron relasing group which somewhat stabilise the carbocation. So more the number of electron releasing groups, more is the stability. Figure

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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