Q54 The correct stability order for the following species is; (I) (II) (III) (IV) (1) II \( < \) IV \( < \) I \( < \) III (2) III \( < \) I \( < \) IV \&II (3) III \( < \) IV \( < \) I \( < \) II (4) II \( < \) I \( < \) IV \( < \) IV
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- (I) is a secondary carbocation. - (II) is a primary carbocation. - (III) is a methyl carbocation. - (IV) is a tertiary carbocation. Show more…
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