According to Markovnikov rule during formation of alkyl halide from alkene and halo-acid which product is more stable?
A
The product which contain primary carbocation.
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B
The product which contain secondary carbocation.
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C
The product which contain tertiary carbocation.
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D
none of these
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Solution
The correct option is C The product which contain tertiary carbocation. According to Markovnikov rule during formation of alkyl halide from alkene and halo acid, the product which contain tertiary carbocation is more stable. Note: The order of stability of carbocations is tertiary > secondary > primary > methyl