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how the propyl carbocation is stable than ethy carbocation, though propyl carbocation having only two alpha hydrogens?

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14 Years agoGrade Upto college level
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Profile image of Godfrey Classic Prince
14 Years ago

Dear jk mallikarjuna arjun,

You see arjun that in Propyl Carbocation,there are two electron releasing groups that stbilise the positive charge on the carbon atom !

 

But in the case of Ethyl Carbocation there is only one electron releasing group which stabilises the positive charge on the carbocation & therefore Propyl Carbocation is more stble than Ethyl Carbocation !

 

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