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Which of the following is the least stable carbocation?A. `CH_(3)^(*)`B. `CH_(3)CH_(2)^(*)`C. `(CH_(3))_(2)CH^(*)`D. `(CH_(3))_(3)C^(*)` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Alkyl groups have `+1` effect. By realeasing the electron density towards the `C` atom carrying the odd `e^(-)`, they decrease its electron deficiency and stabilize the free radical. Thus, the more the number of alkyl groups attached to the `C` atom which odd `e^(-)`, the greater would be the decrease of electron defficiency and hence more stable would be the radical: `(CH_(3))_(3)C^(*) gt (CH_(3))_(2)CH_(2)^(*)gt CH_(3)` |
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