Question

How to arrange increasing order of stability in chemistry?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Three main factors increase the stability of carbocations: Increasing the number of adjacent carbon atoms: methyl (least stable carbocation) < primary < secondary < tertiary

Answer 2

Answer:

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Arrange the following in increasing order of stability

(a) 5 < 4 < 3 < 1 < 2

(b) 4 < 5 < 3 < 1< 2

(c) 1 < 5 < 4 < 3 < 2

(d) 5 < 4 < 3 < 2 < 1

The correct option is :

(a) 5 < 4 < 3 < 1 < 2

Explanation: Greater the number of electron donating alkyl groups.