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Q.

Consider the following carbocations :

I) C6H5CH2

II) C6H5CH2CH2

III) C6H5CHCH3

IV) C6H5CCH32

The correct sequence of the stabilities is :

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a

IV > III > I > II

b

II > I > III > IV

c

IV > III > II > I

d

I > II > III > IV

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

(I) The stability is due to resonance.

(II) The stability is due to only inductive effect.

(III) The stability is due to resonance and +I effect of 1 methyl group.

(IV) The stability is due to both by resonance and +I effect of 2 methyl groups.

So, order of stability of carbocation is IV>III>I>II or II<I<III<IV.

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