Which is the most stable carbocation among the following?

Question

Which is the most stable carbocation among the following? (A) Iso-butyl cation (B) Triphenyl methyl cation (C) Cyclopropyl methyl cation (D) t-Butyl cation

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Here, triphenylmethyl cation is most stable as it is resonance stabilised by three benzene rings <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="Solution" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/c-f0zonb1mazmk.png" />

Q. Which is the most stable carbocation among the following?

Iso-butyl cation

Triphenyl methyl cation

Cyclopropyl methyl cation

t-Butyl cation

Here, triphenylmethyl cation is most stable as it is resonance stabilised by three benzene rings