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In the following carbocation, `H//CH_(3)` that is most likely to migrate, to the positively charged carbon is -

A

`CH_(3)` at C-4

B

H at C-4

C

`CH_(3)` at C-2

D

H at C-2

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The correct Answer is:
D
The hydride shift from C-2 will lead to a resonance stabilized secondary carbocation (conjugated with oxygen).
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