Most stable carbocation for the following is:
General Organic Chemistry (GOC) · Class 11 · JEE Main Previous Year Question
Most stable carbocation for the following is:
- a✓
C
- b
D
- c
B
- d
A
C
Linear conjugation (in C) is more stable than cross-conjugation (in B). Linear systems allow for continuous, uninterrupted delocalization of electrons across the entire molecule, maximizing resonance energy. In contrast, cross-conjugated systems have broken paths where the conjugation is split, leading to less efficient delocalization and lower stability.
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