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The most stable carbocation, among the following, is

1. CH3 – CH2 – ⊕CH
2. (CH3)3C – ⊕CH – CH3
3. CH3 – CH2 – CH – CH – CH3
4. CH3 – CH – CH2 – CH2 – CH3

Correct answer: (CH3)3C – ⊕CH – CH3

Solution

The most stable carbocation is the one with the greatest hyperconjugation and inductive effects. Option B, a tertiary carbocation, is stabilized by both hyperconjugation and inductive effects from three methyl groups.

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