Carbocations

Question 1

when is a carbocation formed

Answer 1

carbocation is formed during electrophilic addition mechanisms

Question 2

if carbocation is in the middle is it more stable compared to carbocation at the end

Answer 2

the carbocation in the middle is more stable

the carbonation at the end is less stable

Question 3

if carbocation is in the middle does it have more alkyl groups compared to carbocation at the end

Answer 3

the carbocation in the middle has more alkyl groups

the carbocation at the end has fewer alkyl groups

Question 4

if carbocation is in the middle does it have more of a chance of reacting compared to carbocation at the end

Answer 4

the carbocation in the middle has more chance of reacting