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QAIPMT-2005-Ch-2501: NEET 2005 Chemistry - Class 11 AIPMT-2005-Ch-2501 Solution: Which amongst the following is the most stable carbocation?

Which amongst the following is the most stable carbocation?

Multiple Choice Options

A $\overset{+}{C}H_3$
B $CH_3\overset{+}{C}H_2$

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3 o C is more stable due to the stabilization of the charge by three methyl groups (or inductive effect). It can also be explained on the basis of hyperconjugation.

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