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Question
Which of the following is the most unstable carbocation?
Options
(CH3)3C+
(CH3)2CH+
\[\ce{CH3 - CH^+_2}\]
\[\ce{CH^+_3}\]
MCQ
Solution
\[\ce{CH^+_3}\]
Explanation:
The stability of carbocations: 3° > 2° > 1°
1° carbocation = \[\ce{^+CH3}\] is least stable.
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