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Shouldn't the answer be 4?
It certainly isn't 1 or 3 because they have maximum -I effect
What is the most effective way to determine the stability of carbocations?
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Shouldn't the answer be 4?
It certainly isn't 1 or 3 because they have maximum -I effect
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Suraj M
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How did you conclude it was 4 after you narrowed it down to 2 and 4?
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OCH3 is an electron withdrawing group. So it will result in -R effect, making it less stable. Which leaves only option 4.Suraj M said:
Suraj M
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OCH3 is -R? Are you sure
I think you're confusing it with -I
I think you're confusing it with -I
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Oh, right. It has a +R effect, so more stable. Thank you!Suraj M said:
Suraj M
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Have you officially been taught all these polar effects? Because that's in 12th.
Are you reading ahead? If so I would advice you to solve from a book that provides detailed answers for these questions, it'll help you learn.
Are you reading ahead? If so I would advice you to solve from a book that provides detailed answers for these questions, it'll help you learn.
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At school we don't have any of these on syllabus, so I'm doing it on my own.Suraj M said:
Suraj M
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Okay then as I said
Choose a book with good solutions provided
And after a while you'll get a hang of it
Hey I think your school will have it next year ask your teacher
Choose a book with good solutions provided
And after a while you'll get a hang of it
Hey I think your school will have it next year ask your teacher