arrange-the-following-carbocations-in-order-of-decreasing-stability-additionally

Question

(a) Arrange the following carbocations in decreasing order of stability.

(b) Determine which carbocation would have the highest rate of formation.

(c) Which carbocation is expected to undergo the fastest reaction with the bromide ion (Br^–)?

Accepted Answer

(a) A > E > C > D > B

(b) A

(c) A

Answer

(a) E > A > C > D > B

(b) E

(c) E

Answer

(a) D > B > C > A > E

(b) D

(c) D

Answer

(a) A > E > D > C > B

(b) A

(c) B