Choose the correct statement regarding the formation of carbocations A and B given :-

Choose the correct statement regarding the formation of carbocations A and B given :-

  1. Carbocation B is more stable and formed relatively at faster rate
  2. Carbocation A is more stable and formed relatively at slow rate
  3. Carbocation B is more stable and formed relatively at slow rate
  4. Carbocation A is more stable and formed relatively at faster rate

Solution

This is more stable due to secondary cation formation and formed with faster rate due to low activation energy.

Asked in: JEE Main 2021 (17 Mar Shift 2)

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