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Carbocation Stability

6. Thermodynamics and Kinetics / Carbocation Stability / Problem 4

Which among the following carbocation species is the most stable?

A

Carbocation structure A with a central carbon bonded to two methyl groups and a positive charge.

B

Carbocation structure B with a positive charge on a carbon triple-bonded to another carbon.

C

Carbocation structure C with a positive charge on a carbon in a chain with double bonds.

D

Carbocation structure D with a positive charge on a central carbon bonded to two hydrogens.

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