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Consider the following carbocations, stability of carbocations increasing order
  I C 6 H 5 C + H 2     II   C 6 H 5 CH 2 C + H 2
III   C 6 H 5 C + HCH 3    IV   C 6 H 5 C + CH 3 2
ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryJEE Main
Options:
  • A (II) <(I) <(III) <(IV)
  • B (I) <(II) <(III) <(IV)
  • C (III) <(II) <(I) <(IV)
  • D (IV) <(I) <(III)< (I)
Solution:
1828 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: (II) <(I) <(III) <(IV)
Resonance and inductive effect decide stability of carbocations.



∴  Correct order of stability is

(II) <(I) <(III) <(IV)

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