Which one of the carbocations from the following is most stable?
Options
A
B
C
D
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Solution
Carbocation intermediate is stabilised by +I, +M & hyperconjugation effect. Since in option 2 carbocation is in conjugation with stronger +M group $-OCH_3$ hence it will be most stable.
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