Q. Which of the following is the most stable cation?
A) [image:12_image191.emf]
B) [image:12_image192.emf]
C) [image:12_image193.emf]
D) [image:12_image194.emf]
Explanation
(b)
Due to the presence of methyl group positive inductive effect increases and the stability of carbocation also increases. The stability order of carbocation is
Tertiary > Secondary > Primary
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