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QJEEM21Ch4735: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM21Ch4735 Solution: Choose the correct statement regarding the formation of…

Choose the correct statement regarding the formation of carbocations A and B given.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 17th March Evening Shift Chemistry - Hydrocarbons Question 79 English

Multiple Choice Options

A Carbocation A is more stable and formed relatively at faster rate
B Carbocation B is more stable and formed relatively at slow rate
C Carbocation B is more stable and formed relatively at faster rate
D Carbocation A is more stable and formed relatively at slow rate

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Carbocation B is more stable as it is secondary carbocation having more number of

α

-hydrogens and having a greater +I effect.

∴

Carbocation B formed at a faster rate than carbocation A.

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