JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3g1016
Arrange the carbocations in decreasing order of stability: (P) CHX3CHX2X+, (Q) (CHX3)X3CX+, (R) CFX3CHX2X+, (S) (CHX3)X2CHX+.
AS > Q > P > R
BQ > S > P > R
CR > P > S > Q
DQ > P > S > R
Answer: B
The +I effect of alkyl groups stabilises a carbocation, so tertiary > secondary > primary. The strong -I effect of the CFX3 group destabilises CFX3CHX2X+ the most, giving Q > S > P > R.