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Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and Techniques: Reaction intermediate MCQ

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Reaction intermediateHardQuestion 32016

Question

The most stable resonance-stabilized carbocation among common examples is:

  1. A
    benzyl carbocation
    Correct
  2. B
    methyl carbocation
  3. C
    vinyl carbocation
  4. D
    ethyl carbocation

Correct answer

benzyl carbocation

Explanation

Resonance disperses the positive charge over the ring.

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