a. How many σ bond orbitals are available for overlap with the vacant p orbital in 1. the isobutyl cation? 2. the n-butyl cation? 3. the sec-butyl cation?
b. Which of the carbocations in part a is most stable?
a. How many σ bond orbitals are available for overlap with the vacant p orbital in 1. the isobutyl cation? 2. the n-butyl cation? 3. the sec-butyl cation?
b. Which of the carbocations in part a is most stable?