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Chemistry Question on Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques

Which of the following is the most stable carbocation (carbonium ion)?

A

(CH3)2CH+\left( CH _{3}\right)_{2} CH ^{+}

B

CH3+CH _{3}{ }^{+}

C

CH3CH2+CH _{3} CH _{2}^{+}

D

(CH3)3C+\left( CH _{3}\right)_{3} C ^{+}

Answer

(CH3)3C+\left( CH _{3}\right)_{3} C ^{+}

Explanation

Solution

Tertiary Carbocation is most stable as more electron releasing effect by methyl group to the carbocation.