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Which of the following carbocations is least stable ?A. `C_(6)H_(5)overset(+)CH_(2)`B. `p-NO_(2)-C_(6)H_(4)-CH_(2)^(+)`C. `p-CH_(3)O-C_(6)H_(4)-CH_(2)^(+)`D. `p-Cl-C_(6)H_(4)-CH_(2)^(+)` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B `p -NO_(2)-C_(6)H_(4) - overset(+)CH_(2)` is the least stable carbocation. This is due to the electron withdrawing effect of - `NO_(2)` group at p-position |
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