MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 In each molecule below, a carbocation is formed when the alcohol group is removed. Which of the following best describes the stabilities of the carbocations?



    		 

    A

    		 The carbocation of Alcohol A is more stable than the carbocation of Alcohol B since it lacks a methoxy group, which would destabilize the carbocation

    B

    		 The carbocation of Alcohol A is less stable than the carbocation of Alcohol B since it lacks a methoxy group, which would destabilize the carbocation

    C

    		 The carbocation of Alcohol B is more stable than the carbocation of Alcohol A since it has a methoxy group, which would stabilize the carbocation

    D

    		 The carbocation of Alcohol B is less stable than the carbocation of Alcohol A since it has a methoxy group, which would stabilize the carbocation



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