NCERT Problem 8.17 - Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Question: Compare the stability of the stated carbocations, carbanions or free radicals.
Answer: Carbocations and radicals are stabilised by alkyl substitution: 3 degrees > 2 degrees > 1 degree > methyl; carbanions show the reverse simple alkyl trend.
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