NEET Chemistry · Medium

Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and Techniques: Carbocation MCQ

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CarbocationMediumQuestion 32007

Question

A carbocation is generally:

  1. A
    electron-deficient
    Correct
  2. B
    electron-rich
  3. C
    neutral radical only
  4. D
    always aromatic

Correct answer

electron-deficient

Explanation

It has only six electrons around the positively charged carbon.