engineering chemistry MCQ #4626

What is the order of stability of carbocations?

engineering chemistry MCQ #4626

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the order of stability of carbocations?

    • A) Tertiary > Secondary > Primary
    • B) Primary > Secondary > Tertiary
    • C) Secondary > Primary > Tertiary
    • D) Tertiary > Primary > Secondary

    Answer: Tertiary > Secondary > Primary

    Explanation: Tertiary carbocations are most stable due to maximum hyperconjugation.