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The species CH3+CHCH3 is less stable than:

A
(CH3)3+C
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CH3CH2+CH2
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CH3+CH2
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+CH3
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Solution

The correct option is A (CH3)3+C
We know, stability of carbocations is in order of tertiary > secondary > primary.
The given species is secondary carbocation.
Hence, tertiary carbocation will be more stable than CH3+CHCH3

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