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A positively charged carbon attached to a +I group becomes
ALess stable, charge amplified
BUnaffected in its stability
CConverted into a free radical
DMore stable, charge reduced
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. More stable, charge reduced
Electron release from a +I group partly neutralises the positive charge, spreading it out and stabilising the ion.
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