What are reactive intermediates? Write a note on carbocations. Discuss types, formation, structure and stability of carbocations.
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In chemistry, a reactive intermediate or an intermediate is a short-lived, high-energy, highly reactive molecule. When generated in a chemical reaction, it will quickly convert into a more stable molecule. Only in exceptional cases can these compounds be isolated and stored, e.g. low temperatures, matrix isolation.
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A carbocation is molecule having a carbon atom bearing three bonds and a positive formal charge. Carbocations are generally unstable because they do not have eight electrons to satisfy the octet rule. B. Carbocation Classification.
types ,structure , formation and stability of carbocations
7.9: Carbocation Structure and Stability. arrange a given series of carbocations in order of increasing or decreasing stability. explain the relative stability of methyl, primary, secondary and tertiary carbocations in terms of hyperconjugation and inductive effects.