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Chemistry Question on Properties of benzene

Fig.

The stable carbocation formed in the above reaction is

A

B

C

D

Answer

Explanation

Solution

The correct answer is (C) :
Initially
CH3CH2CH+2CH_3 - CH_2 -C\stackrel{+}{H}_2
is formed. On rearrangement
CH3CH+CH3CH_3 - C\stackrel{+}{H} - CH_3
stable carbocation is formed.