In the following carbocation, $H / C H_{3}$ that is most likely to migrate to the positively charged carbon is:

C H_{3}

at C-4

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H at C-4

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C H_{3}

at C-2

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H at C-2

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Solution

The correct option is D H at C-2
H at C-2
If H at C-2 migrates resultant carbocation is:

This carbocation is stabilized by the +M effect of the OH group and having 3 $α$ - H's. (Maximum stable).

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