Chapter 4, Problem 4.23P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Among the given carbocations, the one which are likely to rearrange is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Carbocations are the reaction intermediates and they contain the electron deficient positively charged carbon atom. The electron deficient carbon is $s{p}^2$ hybridized. The carbocations have tendency to rearrange itself to more stable carbocation.