Compare the stability of the following compounds:

C^{+} H_{2} - C F_{3}

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C^{+} H_{2} - C C l_{3}

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C^{+} H_{2} - C B r_{3}

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C^{+} H_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is D $C^{+} H_{3}$
The $- I$ effect decreases the stability of the cation
The decreasing order of $- I$ effect is
$- C F_{3} > - C C l_{3} > - C B r_{3} > - C H_{3}$
Therefore , increasing order of stability is:
$A < B < C < D$
Therefore (D) is the most stable cation.

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