why-do-benzylic-carbocations-form-more-rapidly-than-non-benzylic-carbocations

Question

Why do benzylic carbocations form more rapidly than non-benzylic carbocations?

Accepted Answer

Benzylic carbocations are stabilized by resonance.

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Benzylic carbocations are stabilized by hyperconjugation.

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Benzylic carbocations have a lower energy transition state.

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Benzylic carbocations are less sterically hindered.