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Why 3○ carbocation is more stable then benzylic carbocation?

Why 3○ carbocation is more stable then benzylic carbocation?

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2 Answers

Vikas TU
14149 Points
7 years ago
Because 3o carbocation has the tendency to show hyperconjugation more than that of 2o carbocation in benzylic.
Therefore, stability mgtters for 3o maximum.
Vishant Batta
11 Points
7 years ago
Because 3 degree c+ is stablised by stong +H and strong + I effect.But in benzylic only weak resonance accounts for stability

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