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Fundamental Principles of Organic Chemistry Stability of Carbocations

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The correct order of stability of simple alkyl carbocations is:

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Correct Answer: B) 3° > 2° > 1° > CH₃⁺

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Alkyl groups stabilize a positive charge by +I effect and hyperconjugation, so carbocation stability follows 3° > 2° > 1° > CH₃⁺.

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