Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:
Which carbocation is more stable?
Options:
Primary carbocation
Secondary carbocation
Tertiary carbocation
Methanol
Correct Answer:
Tertiary carbocation
Explanation:
Tertiary carbocations are more stable because of higher degree of hyperconjugation.