Question

The compound which gives the most stable carbonium ion on dehydration is
A. `{:(CH_(3)-CH-CH_(2)OH),(" |"),(" "CH_(3)):}`
B. `{:(" "CH_(3)),(" |"),(CH_(3)-C-OH),(" |"),(" "CH_(3)):}`
C. `CH_(3)-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-CH_(2)OH`
D. `{:(" "OH),(" |"),(CH_(3)-CH-CH_(2)-CH_(3)):}`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - B
Tertiary carbonium ion is more stable than primary and secondary carbonium ion.