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Offline element41skater

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Carbocation stability
« on: January 25, 2011, 12:26:57 PM »

Which letter represents the most stable position for a carbocation to for?  Explain your
choice.

I am pretty sure the most stable carbocation in this structure is at letter b.  This is because it is further in the interior of the structure,  giving a greater stability.  Is this correct?

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Re: Carbocation stability
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2011, 02:57:11 PM »
I think your answer is right, the most stable carbocation is b beacause it is tertiary carbocation
it is well known the the order of carbocation stability is 3o > 2o >1o
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