NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3g3002
Which of the following carbocations is the most stable?
ACHX3X+
BCHX3CHX2X+
C(CHX3)X2CHX+
D(CHX3)X3CX+
Answer: D
Stability increases with the number of alkyl groups (inductive effect and hyperconjugation). The tertiary cation (CHX3)X3CX+ is the most stable: 3∘>2∘>1∘>methyl.