NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3o2005
Which carbocation is the most stable?
A(CHX3)X2CHX+
BCHX3CHX2X+
CCHX3CHX2CHX2X+
D(CHX3)X3CX+
Answer: D
Stability increases with the number of alkyl groups (inductive effect and hyperconjugation). The tertiary cation (CHX3)X3CX+ is more stable than secondary (CHX3)X2CHX+, which is more stable than primary ions.