> See also: > # Stability of Carbocations ## Stability of Carbocations In order of **decreasing** stability **Tertiary ($3\degree$):** A carbon **Secondary ($2\degree$):** a **Primary ($1\degree$):** A carbon with **Methyl:** A saturated $CH_3$ methyl ![[Pasted image 20221019100526.png|600]] ## Stability of Carbanions