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Grade 12th passOrganic Chemistry

Which is more stable carbocation between the two species thai is methyl or ethyl substituted?

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Profile image of Ankit Dash
7 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Vikas TU
7 Years ago
Hiii Ankit 
Between the two carbocation, Ethyl carbocation and methyl carbocation , the Methyl carbocation is more stable. It is stable because it is having one carbon , and ue to its reaonating structure.
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