Which of the following carbocation is most stable?

(a)


(b)


(c)


(d)

Correct option is (b)


is a tertiary carbocation(the carbon with a positive charge is attached with 3 methyl groups). A tertiary carbocation is the most stable carbocation due to the electron releasing effect of three methyl groups (+I effect). An increased +I effect by three methyl groups stabilizes the positive charge of the carbocation.


Order of stability of carbocation:- primary<secondary<tertiary.


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