NEET2020Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

NEET 2020 Chemistry Carbocations MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

A tertiary butyl carbocation is more stable than a secondary butyl carbocation because of which of the following ?

A

− R effect of −CH₃ groups

B

Hyperconjugation

C

− I effect of −CH₃ groups

D
  • R effect of −CH₃ groups

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Tertiary butyl carbocation is more stable due to hyperconjugation, where adjacent C⁻H bonds donate electron density to the positively charged carbon.

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