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Published on: August 11, 2026
The most unstable carbocation is
A
CH 3 
B
Cl – CH 2 – 
C
– CHO
D
– O – CH 3
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
most unstable due to strong–I effect of–CHO group.
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