NEET2020ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryActual
A tertiary butyl carbocation is more stable than a secondary butyl carbocation because of which of the following?
Options
- A+ R effect of – CH 3 groups
- B– R effect of – CH 3 groups
- CHyperconjugation
- D– I effect of – CH 3 groups
Correct answer
C. Hyperconjugation
Step-by-step solution
The stability of given carbocations can be explained based on the hyperconjugation effect. The more the number of alpha hydrogen, the more is the stability of carbocations.