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Which is more stable and why +CF3 or phenyl carbocation?

Which is more stable and why +CF3 or phenyl carbocation?

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Khimraj
3007 Points
7 years ago
CF3 is more stable due it has 3 equivalent resonating structure.Hope it clears. If u have doubts then please clearify. And if u like my answer then please approve answer.
Balaji
18 Points
7 years ago
Aren`t halides weak -R groups and moderate -I groups? I read that as an exception to general rule, inductive effect dominates over resonance effect for halides. Why is this case an exception?

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