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Functional Groups
2. Molecular Representations / Functional Groups / Problem 4

Classify the following carbocation as primary (1°), secondary (2°), tertiary (3°), or quaternary (4°), based on the carbon atom with the positive charge.

A molecular structure showing a carbocation for classification as primary, secondary, tertiary, or quaternary.

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