Carbocation stability Adjacent alkyl groups stabilize carbocations Least stable Most stable
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Carbocation stability is influenced by the number of alkyl groups surrounding the positively charged carbon atom. This is because alkyl groups are electron-donating, which helps to disperse the positive charge and stabilize the carbocation. Show more…
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