Which of the following options is the correct order of relative stabilities of cations I,II and III as written below (most stable first)?
A
I>II>III
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B
III>II>I
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C
III>I>II
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D
I>III>II
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Solution
The correct option is AI>II>III Structure I is resonance stabilized as shown:
In structure II, there are five α-hydrogens, and this this structure is stabilized by hyperconjugation. In structure III, there are no α-hydrogens, so hyperconjugation effect is not there. This carbocation is stabilized by inductive effect of alkyl groups. Since , Resonance>Hyperconjugation>Insuctive effect. The correct order is I>II>III