Practice question
Question
Which carbocation formed from CH₃CH₂CH₂CH(Cl)CH₃ via heterolytic cleavage is most stabilized by the inductive effect?
Explanation
Cleavage at C-Cl forms CH₃CH₂CH₂CH⁺CH₃ (secondary). A hydride shift to CH₃CH₂CH⁺CH₂CH₃ (secondary) is equally stable, but +I effect from alkyl groups favors it slightly more.
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