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Cabocations are classigfied as primary, secondary, or tertiary after the `C` atom bearing the positive charge. They are named by use of the word cation. Which of the following is a primary carbocation?

A

tert-Butyl cation

B

Isopropyl cation

C

Ethyl cation

D

Methyl cation

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The correct Answer is:
C
In ethyl cation, `CH_(3)H_(2)`, the positive charge is carried by a primary `(1^(@))C` atom.
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