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The order of stability of carbonium ions is
Options
A tertiary > secondary > primary
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B secondary > tertiary > primary
C primary > secondary > tertiary
D primary > tertiary > secondary
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Carbocations (carbonium ions) are stabilized by alkyl groups through hyperconjugation and inductive effects. More alkyl groups attached to the positively charged carbon lead to greater stability. Thus, the order is tertiary > secondary > primary.

Hint

How do alkyl groups affect the stability of a positive charge?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 948 of 1999
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