Which of the following statements correctly describe the properties and characteristics of a classic — GOC and Organic Chemistry Basics Chemistry Question
Question
Which of the following statements correctly describe the properties and characteristics of a classical carbocation (carbenium ion)?
Answer: A,B,D
💡 Solution & Explanation
A carbocation has three bonding pairs (6 electrons), leaving it with an incomplete octet and an empty p-orbital. Because it seeks electrons, it is an electrophile. All 6 valence electrons are paired within the three $\sigma$ bonds, making it diamagnetic.
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