Which one of the following is correct ? I. CH3−CH2−CD+2 II. CH3−CH2−CT+2 (Explain on the basis of inductive effect)
A
I is more stable than II
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B
II is more stable than I
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C
Both are equally stable
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D
Stability criterion cannot be applied in this case
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Solution
The correct option is B II is more stable than I The +I effect of −T is higher than that of −D due to the higher electronegativity of −D than that of −T. Therefore, II carbocation is more stable than I carbocation.