Q.

What is the correct order of decreasing stability of the following cations ?

 I. CH3CHCH3

 II. CH3CHOCH3

 III. CH3CHCH2OCH3

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a

II > I > III

b

I > II > III

c

I > III > II

d

III > I > III

answer is A.

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 ।. CH3CHCH3 Weak + I-effect of the two methyl groups stabilises carboncation ( I)

II. CH3CHOCH3 Strong + R-effect of OCH3  group stabilises carboncation (II)

 III. CH3CHCH2OCH3 -I-effect of OCH3 group destabilises carboncation (III)

Hence, the stability of carbocation decreases in the following order II > I > III.

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