NEET2011ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryActual
Hyperconjugation is most useful for stabilising which of the following carbocations?
Options
- ANeo-pentyl
- BTert-butyl
- CIso-propyl
- DEthyl
Correct answer
B. Tert-butyl
Step-by-step solution
On the basis of hyperconjugation, stability order of different alkyl carbocations is 3^ 2^ 1^ methyl In t -butyl cation, the C -atom bearing the positive charge is attached to three methyl groups, thus it will have maximum hyperconjugate structures, which give it maximum stability.