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Which of the following allylic cations is the most stable?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: C

Each allylic cation is a hybrid of two structures. In the two contributors are (tertiary) and (secondary), so both termini are alkyl stabilised. In the others, one terminus is primary or the cation has fewer alkyl groups, so they are less stable.
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