Which of the following carbocations is expected to be most stable?

Solution

\(-\mathrm{NO}_2\) group exhibits -1 effect and it decreases with increase in distance. In option (a) the positive charge is present on the C-atom that is the farthest, so I effect is minimum and the stability is maximum. ~

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