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List the following carbocations in decreasing order of
Chapter 8, Problem 53SP(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
List the following carbocations in decreasing order of their stability.
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
CH_3
+CH_2
+CH_2
CH_3
CH_3
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
List the following carbocations in decreasing order of their stability.
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
CH_3
+CH_2
+CH_2
CH_3
CH_3
ANSWER:
Solution:
Step 1
The stability of the carbocation increases as the greater the number of alkyl groups attached to the carbon atom bearing +ve charge.
Thus tertiary carbocation is more stable than that of 2o carbocation and 1o carbocation.