engineering chemistry MCQ #25

The most stable carbocation among the following is

engineering chemistry MCQ #25

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The most stable carbocation among the following is

    • A) Tertiary butyl carbocation
    • B) Secondary butyl carbocation
    • C) Primary butyl carbocation
    • D) Methyl carbocation

    Answer: Tertiary butyl carbocation

    Explanation: Tertiary carbocations are more stable due to hyperconjugation and inductive effects from the alkyl groups.