AIIMS2008Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIIMS 2008 Chemistry Carbocations Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Assertion : Tertiary carbomium ions are generally formed more easily than primary carbomium ions.
Reason : Hyperconjugation as well as inductive effect due to additional alkyl groups stabilize tertiary carbomium ions.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C
If assertion is true but reason is false
D
If both assertion and reason are false
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Greater the number of H-atoms present on the carbon atoms α to unsaturation the more resonating forms are possible.
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