Organic Chemistry
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Author: Paula Y. Bruice
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Chapter 6.2, Problem 2P
a. How many σ bond orbitals are avilable for overlap with the vacant p orbital in the methyl cation?
b. Which is more stable: a methyl cation or an ethyl cation? Why?
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