NEET2005ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryActual
Which amongst the following is the most stable carbocation?
Correct answer
3
Step-by-step solution
Tertiary carbocations are stable due to + I effect of alkyl groups and hyperconjugation. Tertiary carbocation has greater number of alpha H in comparison to secondary carbocation. This increases hyperconjugation which results to its greater stability. Related Theory A carbocation will be destabilized by an electron withdrawing group.