15. Which of the following carbocations is the most stable? a) ethyl carbocation, CH;CH2* b) n-propyl carbocation, CH3CH2CH2* c) Isopropyl carbocation, (CH3)2CH* d) t-butyl carbocation, (CH3)3C*

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15. Which of the following carbocations
is the most stable?
a) ethyl carbocation, CH3CH2+
b) rpropyl carbocation, CH3CH2CH2*
c) Isopropyl carbocation, (CH3)2CH*
d) t-butyl carbocation, (CH3)3C+
Transcribed Image Text:15. Which of the following carbocations is the most stable? a) ethyl carbocation, CH3CH2+ b) rpropyl carbocation, CH3CH2CH2* c) Isopropyl carbocation, (CH3)2CH* d) t-butyl carbocation, (CH3)3C+
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