alleryStart learning →Which order of carbocation stability is correct?
APrimary > secondary > tertiary
BTertiary > secondary > primary
CSecondary > tertiary > primary
DTertiary > primary > secondary
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Tertiary > secondary > primary
More alkyl groups stabilise the positive charge, so (CH3)3C+ is more stable than secondary and primary.
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