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ChemistryOrganic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and TechniquesJEE Main

Arrange the following carbocations in order of decreasing stability: benzyl (I), allyl (II), methyl (III), vinyl (IV)

Answer: (B)

Solution

Benzyl cation (resonance-stabilized over the aromatic ring) is most stable, followed by allyl (resonance over 2 carbons),

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