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Which of the following carbocations is expected to be the most stable?
Which of the following carbocations is expected to be the most stable?
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The correct option is A
–NO2 group exhibits –I effect and it decreases with increase in distance. In option (a) the positive charge is present on the C-atom that is the farthest, so –I effect is minimum and the stability is maximum.
–NO2 group exhibits –I effect and it decreases with increase in distance. In option (a) the positive charge is present on the C-atom that is the farthest, so –I effect is minimum and the stability is maximum.
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