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NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3o2005

Which carbocation is the most stable?

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

Answer: D

Stability increases with the number of alkyl groups (inductive effect and hyperconjugation). The tertiary cation is more stable than secondary , which is more stable than primary ions.
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