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NEET Chemistry Carbocation Stability MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

What is the correct order of decreasing stability of the following cations?

Question diagram

A

II > I > III

B

II > III > I

C

III > I > II

D

I > II > III

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The stability of carbocations is influenced by hyperconjugation and resonance. Tertiary carbocations are more stable than secondary and primary.

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