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Rank the following carbocations in decreasing order of
Chapter 5, Problem 29P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Rank the following carbocations in decreasing order of stability. Classify each as primary, secondary, or tertiary.
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
(CH3)2CHCH2-CH2
CH3-CH-CH(CH3)2
CH3-C(CH3)CH2CH3
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Rank the following carbocations in decreasing order of stability. Classify each as primary, secondary, or tertiary.
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
(CH3)2CHCH2-CH2
CH3-CH-CH(CH3)2
CH3-C(CH3)CH2CH3
ANSWER:
Answer :
Step 1
Carbocations are classified according to the number of alkyl substituents hat are bonded to the positively charged carbon:
(a)A primary carbocation has one such substituent,
(b)A secondary carbocation has two
(c)A tertiary carbocation has three.