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Which is the most stable carbocation? Correct ans is option 2 but how Pls explain how to identify stable one

Which is the most stable carbocation?
 
Correct ans is option 2 but how
Pls explain how to identify stable one

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Grade:12th pass

1 Answers

Manisha Jaju
20 Points
5 years ago
As, methoxy group increases electron density at Orthodox and para position , it will give electrons to the carbocation and hence will make it stable, where as nitro group is electron withdrawing group , it qillwmake the carbon more electron deficient and hence more unstable.

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