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Rank the following carbocations in decreasing order of stability. Classify each as
Chapter 4, Problem PROBLEM 4-29(choose chapter or problem)
Rank the following carbocations in decreasing order of stability. Classify each as primary, secondary, or tertiary. (a) The isopentyl cation, (CH3)2CHCH2 C + H2 (d) + (b) The 3-methyl-2-butyl cation, CH3 C + HCH(CH3)2 (c) The 2-methyl-2-butyl cation, CH3 C + (CH3)CH2CH3
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QUESTION:
Rank the following carbocations in decreasing order of stability. Classify each as primary, secondary, or tertiary. (a) The isopentyl cation, (CH3)2CHCH2 C + H2 (d) + (b) The 3-methyl-2-butyl cation, CH3 C + HCH(CH3)2 (c) The 2-methyl-2-butyl cation, CH3 C + (CH3)CH2CH3
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
Carbocation: A carbocation is defined as a molecule in which a carbon atom possesses a positive charge and three bonds.
Primary Carbocation:If one carbon is attached to the carbon with a positive charge, it is called the primary carbocation.
Secondary Carbocation:If two carbon atoms are attached to the carbon with a positive charge, it is called the secondary carbocation.
Tertiary Carbocation:If three-carbon is attached to the carbon with a positive charge, it is called the tertiary carbocation.
The stability order of alkyl carbocation is
