The most stable carbocation among the following is :
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Answer
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Solution
Stability of carbocations: 3 > 2 > 1 (more alkyl groups → more +I effect and hyperconjugation).
(1) 2 carbocation
(2) 2 carbocation
(3) 1 carbocation
(4) 1-Methylcyclohexyl cation: 3 carbocation with the most α-hydrogens for hyperconjugation → most stable.
Answer: (4)