The most stable carbonium ion is:

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(C) The correct answer is $C$. In the triphenylmethyl carbonium ion,the $\pi$ electrons of all three benzene rings are delocalized with the vacant $p$

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$(C_6H_5)_3C^+$

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(C) The correct answer is $C$. In the triphenylmethyl carbonium ion,the $\pi$ electrons of all three benzene rings are delocalized with the vacant $p$-orbital of the central carbon atom.This leads to extensive resonance stabilization.It is the most stable among the given carbonium ions.The ion $(CH_3)_3C^+$ is stabilized by hyperconjugation,which is a weaker effect compared to the extensive resonance provided by three phenyl groups.

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Compare the stability of the following free radicals:
$(1)$ $CH_3 - \dot{CH} - CH_3$
$(2)$ $C_6H_5 - \dot{CH_2}$
$(3)$ $\dot{CH_2} - CH(CH_3)_2$
$(4)$ $\dot{CH_2} - CH_3$

Define carbocation,carbanion,and free radical.

Arrange the following carbanions in the decreasing order of their stability: ${(CH_3)_3}C^-$,$CCl_3^-$,${(CH_3)_2}CH^-$,${C_6H_5}CH_2^-$.

What is the correct order of stability for $1^\circ, 2^\circ, 3^\circ$ carbocations and benzyl carbocation?

$A$ carbanion acts as a:

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