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In which of the following carbocations, delocalisation of positive charge is possible :

A

B

C

D

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To determine in which of the given carbocations delocalization of the positive charge is possible, we will analyze each option step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Carbocations**: - A carbocation is a positively charged carbon atom. The stability and reactivity of carbocations can be influenced by the ability to delocalize the positive charge through resonance. 2. **Analyzing Option A**: - The first option presents a carbocation located at a bridgehead position in a bicyclic structure. - According to Bredt's rule, a carbocation at a bridgehead position cannot delocalize its positive charge due to steric hindrance and the geometric constraints of the bicyclic system. - **Conclusion for A**: No delocalization is possible. 3. **Analyzing Option B**: - The second option shows a carbocation on a benzene ring. - Although benzene is a stable aromatic compound, the carbocation is located on a sp² carbon, which does not allow for delocalization of the positive charge as it would disrupt the aromaticity. - **Conclusion for B**: No delocalization is possible. 4. **Analyzing Option C**: - The third option presents a carbocation that appears to have alternating single and double bonds. - However, the arrangement does not provide the necessary structure for resonance stabilization (i.e., it lacks the required alternating single and double bonds around the positive charge). - **Conclusion for C**: No delocalization is possible. 5. **Analyzing Option D**: - The fourth option shows a carbocation (CH₂⁺) adjacent to an oxygen atom with a lone pair. - The lone pair on the oxygen can participate in resonance by donating electrons to the positively charged carbon, allowing for delocalization of the positive charge. - The resulting structure would involve a double bond between the carbon and oxygen, stabilizing the positive charge. - **Conclusion for D**: Delocalization is possible. ### Final Answer: The correct option where delocalization of the positive charge is possible is **D**.

To determine in which of the given carbocations delocalization of the positive charge is possible, we will analyze each option step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Carbocations**: - A carbocation is a positively charged carbon atom. The stability and reactivity of carbocations can be influenced by the ability to delocalize the positive charge through resonance. 2. **Analyzing Option A**: ...
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