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Which is more stable?

This image contains several chemical structures and a decision diagram.

1. At the top, there are two alkyl carbocation structures connected by the word "or":
   - The first structure is a secondary carbocation with the positive charge on the second carbon in a propane chain.
   - The second structure is a primary carbocation with the positive charge on the second carbon in a butane chain.

2. Below the word "or," there is a decision box containing two structures, each connected to empty circles on the left, signifying possible pathways or options:
   - The first option depicts a secondary carbocation in a butane chain with the positive charge on the second carbon.
   - The second option shows a primary carbocation in a pentane chain with the positive charge on the third carbon.

Each structure represents a possible intermediate in an organic reaction mechanism, such as a rearrangement or substitution. The diagram illustrates the concept of carbocation stability, a key topic in understanding organic reaction pathways, highlighting the choice between forming more stable secondary carbocations or less stable primary ones.
Transcribed Image Text:This image contains several chemical structures and a decision diagram. 1. At the top, there are two alkyl carbocation structures connected by the word "or": - The first structure is a secondary carbocation with the positive charge on the second carbon in a propane chain. - The second structure is a primary carbocation with the positive charge on the second carbon in a butane chain. 2. Below the word "or," there is a decision box containing two structures, each connected to empty circles on the left, signifying possible pathways or options: - The first option depicts a secondary carbocation in a butane chain with the positive charge on the second carbon. - The second option shows a primary carbocation in a pentane chain with the positive charge on the third carbon. Each structure represents a possible intermediate in an organic reaction mechanism, such as a rearrangement or substitution. The diagram illustrates the concept of carbocation stability, a key topic in understanding organic reaction pathways, highlighting the choice between forming more stable secondary carbocations or less stable primary ones.
**Question: Which is more stable?**

**Options:**

1. **CH₃<sup>+</sup>**
   - CH₃CH₂CH₃ 
   - or
   - CH₃CH<sup>+</sup>CH₂CH₃ 
   
   - ○ CH₃  
     CH₃C<sup>+</sup>CH₃
   - ○ CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃

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**Part B**

**Options:**

1. **CH₃CHCH₃<sup>+</sup>**
   - or
   - CH₃CHCH₂Cl<sup>+</sup> 

   - ○ CH₃CHCH₃ <sup>+</sup>
   - ○ CH₃CHCH₂Cl<sup>+</sup>
Transcribed Image Text:**Question: Which is more stable?** **Options:** 1. **CH₃<sup>+</sup>** - CH₃CH₂CH₃ - or - CH₃CH<sup>+</sup>CH₂CH₃ - ○ CH₃ CH₃C<sup>+</sup>CH₃ - ○ CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃ **Submit Request Answer** --- **Part B** **Options:** 1. **CH₃CHCH₃<sup>+</sup>** - or - CH₃CHCH₂Cl<sup>+</sup> - ○ CH₃CHCH₃ <sup>+</sup> - ○ CH₃CHCH₂Cl<sup>+</sup>
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