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Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and Techniques: Stability MCQ

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StabilityHardQuestion 32008

Question

Order of carbocation stability is usually:

  1. A
    3∘^\circ > 2∘^\circ > 1∘^\circ > methyl
    Correct
  2. B
    methyl > 1∘^\circ > 2∘^\circ > 3∘^\circ
  3. C
    1∘^\circ > 2∘^\circ > 3∘^\circ
  4. D
    all equal

Correct answer

3∘^\circ > 2∘^\circ > 1∘^\circ > methyl

Explanation

Hyperconjugation and inductive effects stabilize higher carbocations.

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