Compare the stabilities of the following intermediates : underset((a))(Cl-CH_(2)-overset(+)(CH_(2)) underset((b))(Cl-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-overset(+)(CH_(2))

Compare the stabilities of the following intermediates : underset((a)

1.	Compare the stabilities of the following intermediates : underset((a))(Cl-CH_(2)-overset(+)(CH_(2)) underset((b))(Cl-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-overset(+)(CH_(2))
Answer» Solution :`(B) GT (a)` .This is because -I effect of chlorine is exerted to a greater extent in structure (a) , which MAKES the carbocation less stable .