Chemistry A-Level
carbocation stability
What carbocation stability means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of carbocation stability
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A tertiary carbocation is more stable than a secondary one, which is more stable than a primary one, because the charge is spread.
Topics that use carbocation stability
- Addition reactions of alkenes (AQA A-Level)
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