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.