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Grade 12Organic Chemistry

Bharath ji,
Will u plz explain with elaborate answer using resonance and inductive effect?
Which among the pair is more stable?
1). Benzyl carbocation or p-chloro benzyl carbocation
2). Benzyl carbanion or p-chloro benzyl carbanion?

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10 Years agoGrade 12
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10 Years ago
in cation s the they  seek for electons where as in p-chloro benzyl carbocation they resonance between them selves so they are stable.