Which of the following carbocation is most stable? | Chemistry | SolveeIt

Question

Which of the following carbocation is most stable?

$(CH_3)_3C.C^+H_2$

$(CH_3)_3C^+$

$CH_3CH_2C^+H_2$

$CH_3C^+H CH_2CH$

Answer

$(CH_3)_3C^+$

Explanation

Solution

$(CH_3)_3C^+$ is a tertiary carbocation. A tertiary carbocation is the most stable carbocation due to the electron-releasing effect of three methyl groups. An increased + I effect by three methyl groups stabilizes the positive charge on the carbocation.

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