Carboncation Stability Flashcards
1
Q
What is the structure of primary 1o carboncation?
A
H | C - H | C
2
Q
What is the structure of secondary 2o carboncation?
A
C | C - H | C
3
Q
What is the structure of tertiary 3o carboncation?
A
C | C - C | C
4
Q
Which carboncation is the most stable and why?
A
Tertiary
- more electrons
- becomes the major product
