NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
In the context of hyperconjugation, what happens to the σ electrons of a C—H bond?
Options
- AThey become completely localized.
- BThey enter into partial conjugation with an unsaturated system or unshared p orbital.
- CThey become negatively charged.
- DThey are lost.
Correct answer
B. They enter into partial conjugation with an unsaturated system or unshared p orbital.
Step-by-step solution
In hyperconjugation, the σ electrons of a C—H bond enter into partial conjugation with an unsaturated system or an unshared p orbital.