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AIIMS 2001 Chemistry Carbocations MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following is most stable carbocation?

A

$\text{CH}_3^+$

B

$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2^+$

C

$\text{CH}_3\overset{+}{\text{C}}\text{H}\text{CH}_3$

D

$\text{CH}_3-\underset{\text{CH}_3}{\overset{+}{\text{C}}}-\text{CH}_3$

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Option (c) is a tertiary carbocation, which is more stable due to hyperconjugation and inductive effects.

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