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Consider the fallowing statement :
(I) `CH_3OC^(o+)H_2` is more stable that `CH_3CH_2^(o+)`
(II) `Me_3C^(o+)` is more stable than `CH_3CH_2C^(o+)H_2`
(III) `CH_2=CH-C^(o+)H_2` is more stable than `CH_3CH_2C^(o+)H_2`
(IV) `CH_2=C^(o+)H` is more stable thn `CH_3C^(o+)H_2` of these statement:

A

I and II are correct

B

III and IV are correct

C

I,II and III are correct

D

All are correct

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To analyze the stability of the given cations, let's evaluate each statement one by one. ### Step 1: Evaluate Statement I **Statement I:** `CH3OC^(o+)H2` is more stable than `CH3CH2^(o+)`. - The cation `CH3OC^(o+)H2` has an oxygen atom with a lone pair of electrons. This lone pair can participate in resonance, stabilizing the positive charge by delocalization. - In contrast, `CH3CH2^(o+)` is a primary carbocation, which lacks resonance stabilization and is less stable. **Conclusion:** Statement I is correct. ### Step 2: Evaluate Statement II **Statement II:** `Me3C^(o+)` is more stable than `CH3CH2C^(o+)H2`. - `Me3C^(o+)` (tertiary carbocation) has three methyl groups that can donate electron density through the +I effect, increasing its stability. - `CH3CH2C^(o+)H2` is a primary carbocation, which is less stable due to the lack of significant electron-donating groups. **Conclusion:** Statement II is correct. ### Step 3: Evaluate Statement III **Statement III:** `CH2=CH-C^(o+)H2` is more stable than `CH3CH2C^(o+)H2`. - The cation `CH2=CH-C^(o+)H2` is an allylic cation, which can be stabilized by resonance. The positive charge can be delocalized between the adjacent double bond and the cation. - `CH3CH2C^(o+)H2` is a primary carbocation, which is less stable and lacks resonance stabilization. **Conclusion:** Statement III is correct. ### Step 4: Evaluate Statement IV **Statement IV:** `CH2=C^(o+)H` is more stable than `CH3C^(o+)H2`. - `CH2=C^(o+)H` is a vinylic cation, which is highly unstable because the positive charge is on a carbon that is part of a double bond. - `CH3C^(o+)H2` is a more stable secondary carbocation, as it has more hyperconjugation and is not involved in a double bond. **Conclusion:** Statement IV is incorrect. ### Final Conclusion The correct statements are I, II, and III. Therefore, the answer is that statements I, II, and III are correct. ---
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