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Which of the following is the most likely structure of the following cation after rearrangement?
**Diagram:**
The image displays a pentagon (cyclopentane ring) with a cation (+) symbol on a carbon atom connected to a methyl group, as the "following cation" that needs to be rearranged.
**Options:**
A. Cyclopentane ring with a cation (+) on a carbon next to where the methyl group was initially attached.
B. Cyclopentane ring with a cation (+) on the same carbon where the methyl group is attached.
C. Cyclopentane ring with a cation (+) on the carbon two positions away from where the methyl group is attached.
D. Cyclohexane ring with a cation (+) on one of the carbons (after ring expansion).
**Choices:**
- ○ B
- ○ C
- ○ A
- ○ D
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This question references the concept of carbocation rearrangements, which is a topic commonly covered in organic chemistry. Carbocations may undergo rearrangement to achieve a more stable carbocation formation, such as moving from a less stable 1° to 2° or 3° carbocation or through ring expansions like 5 to 6 member cyclical compounds.
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