6. Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Carbocation Stability
6PRACTICE PROBLEM
(a) Arrange the following carbocations in decreasing order of stability. (b) Determine which carbocation is likely to form first. (c) Which carbocation is expected to undergo the fastest reaction with a bromide ion (Br–)?
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(a) Arrange the following carbocations in decreasing order of stability. (b) Determine which carbocation is likely to form first. (c) Which carbocation is expected to undergo the fastest reaction with a bromide ion (Br–)?