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Question

Based on the experimental results of the oxymercuration-demercuration reaction, compare the stabilities of the carbocation and the mercurinium ion given below, and suggest why one is more stable than the other.

Accepted Answer

Mercurinium ion is more stable because the product obtained shows no rearrangement.

Answer

Carbocation is more stable because of no torsional strain.

Answer

Carbocation is more stable because the product obtained shows rearrangement.

Answer

Mercurinium ion is more stable because of the electropositive nature of mercury.