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Some pairs of ions are given below. In which pair, first ion is more stable than second ?

A

`CH_(3)-overset(o+)(CH)-CH_(3) and CH_(3) - overset(o+)(CH) - OCH_(3)`

B

`CH_(3)-CH_(2)-overset(o+)(CH)-CH_(3) and CH_(3) = CH -CH_(2) - overset(o+)(CH)`

C

D

`{:(CH_(3)-CH-CH_(3)),(" |"),(CH_(3)-underset(o+)(C)-CH_(3)):}` `{:(CH_(3)-N-CH_(3)),(" |"),(CH_(3)-underset(o+)(C)-CH_(3)):}`

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To determine which pair of ions has the first ion more stable than the second, we need to analyze the stability of carbocations based on hyperconjugation and resonance effects. ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Understanding Carbocation Stability**: - Carbocation stability is influenced by hyperconjugation and resonance. Hyperconjugation involves the donation of electron density from adjacent C-H bonds to the positively charged carbon, while resonance involves the delocalization of charge through pi bonds or lone pairs. 2. **Analyzing the Given Options**: - We will evaluate each option to determine the stability of the carbocations based on the number of alpha hydrogens and the presence of resonance. 3. **Option A**: - First ion: Carbocation with 6 alpha hydrogens and a +M effect from OCH3. - Second ion: A carbocation with fewer stabilizing factors. - **Conclusion**: The second ion is more stable due to the +M effect from OCH3, which stabilizes the positive charge better than hyperconjugation alone. 4. **Option B**: - First ion: Carbocation with 5 alpha hydrogens. - Second ion: A carbocation with only 2 alpha hydrogens and no resonance. - **Conclusion**: The first ion is more stable due to having more alpha hydrogens contributing to hyperconjugation. 5. **Option C**: - First ion: Carbocation with 1 alpha hydrogen. - Second ion: A carbocation with resonance stabilization. - **Conclusion**: The second ion is more stable due to resonance, which is more effective than hyperconjugation. 6. **Option D**: - First ion: Carbocation with 7 alpha hydrogens and a +M effect from nitrogen. - Second ion: A carbocation with 6 alpha hydrogens and a +M effect. - **Conclusion**: The first ion is more stable due to the higher number of alpha hydrogens and the resonance stabilization from nitrogen. ### Final Conclusion: The pair in which the first ion is more stable than the second is **Option B**. ---
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