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A carbocation is an ion containing
AA carbon with one odd electron
BA neutral divalent carbon
CA negatively charged carbon
DA positively charged carbon
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. A positively charged carbon
Carbocations carry a positive charge on carbon, unlike carbanions, free radicals or carbenes.
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