Draw the structure of a 1°, 2°, and 3° carbocation, each having molecular formula C4H9+. Rank the three carbocations in order of increasing stability.
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First, we need to draw the structures of 1°, 2°, and 3° carbocations with the molecular formula C4H9+. 1° Carbocation: A primary carbocation has the positively charged carbon atom bonded to only one other carbon atom. The structure would look like Show more…
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Draw a structural formula for the more stable carbocation intermediate formed in the reaction shown. You do not have to consider stereochemistry. Do not include anionic counter-ions, e.g., I-, in your answer. For cases in which carbocations of the same or similar stability are expected, draw all of the structures. Draw one structure per sketcher. Add additional sketchers using the drop-down menu in the bottom right corner. Separate structures with + signs from the drop-down menu.
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