Q.

Which of the following statements are correct?a) +I group stabilizes a carbocationb) + I group stabilizes a carbanionc) - I group stabilizes a carbocationd) - I group stabilizes a carbanion

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a

Both a, b

b

Both a, c

c

Both a, d

d

Both b,d

answer is C.

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Stability order:–IE groups increases the stability of carbanion.As the no of -IE [Alkyl groups] groups increasestability of carbanion increases,Stability order:+IE group increases the electron density on carbanion carbon and hence decreases the stability of carbanion.→ As the no of +IE groups increases stability of carbanion decreases.Stability order:–IE groups increases the positive charge on carbocation carbonand hence decreases the stability of carbanion.→ As the no –IE groups increases stability of carbocation decreases.
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