Answer to Question #94578 in Organic Chemistry for Govind

Question

Which is more stable 1 Chloro one phenyl ethane or 2Chloro 2 methyle propane?

Answer 1

2-chloro-2-methylpropane is more stable since it would form less stable carbocation upon elimination of chlorine, while phenylethyl carbocation is more stable due to the stabilisation of the positive charge by phenyl group.