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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