The correct order of stability of following carbocations is: Ph–C Ph Ph A Ph–C H Ph B (C) H3C–CH2–CH CH3 D (A) A B C D (B) C A B D (C) C B A D (D) B C A D

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The correct order of stability of following carbocations is: Ph–C Ph Ph A Ph–C H Ph B (C) H3C–CH2–CH CH3 D

(A) A > B > C > D
(B) C > A > B > D
(C) C > B > A > D
(D) B > C > A > D

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B.  Tropylion ion is Aromatic cation hence maximum stable.

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