The Electrophilic Addition Step in the Reaction Below Can Result

question 10

Multiple Choice

The electrophilic addition step in the reaction below can result in three carbocation intermediates.Rank these carbocation intermediates in order of increasing stability.

• A)2 < 3 < 1
• B)2 < 1 < 3
• C)1 < 2 < 3
• D)3 < 2 < 1
• E)1 < 3 < 2