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JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2025 - 24th January Morning Shift - No. 7)

Which one of the carbocations from the following is most stable?
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 6 English Option 1
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 6 English Option 2
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 6 English Option 3
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 6 English Option 4

Explanation

Carbocation intermediate is stabilised by $+\mathrm{I},+\mathrm{M} \&$ hyperconjugation effect. Since in option 2 carbocation is in conjugation with stronger +M group $-\mathrm{OCH}_3$ hence it will be most stable.

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