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Arrange stability of given carbocations in decreasing order
ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryNEET
Options:
  • A 1, 2, 3, 4
  • B 2, 3, 1, 4
  • C 2, 1, 3, 4
  • D 2, 3, 4, 1
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 2, 3, 1, 4
On the basis of hyperconjugation (α-H-atom) the stability of these carbocations decreases as follows

Hint : Stability of carbocation hyperconjugation +I effect.

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