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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The cyclopropylmethyl carbocation is exceptionally stable, than why does it undergo rearrangement?

OpenStudy (abb0t):

Even though it is stable, there is still exceptional bond strain on ring.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The cyclopropylmethyl carbocation is exceptionally stable bcoz it can undergo ring expansion which will make it a cyclobutyl with less angle strain as in cyclobutyl angles are 90 degrees and it is nearer to 109.5 degree bond which carbon forms(or likes to form).

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