Chemistry-(general)

NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11

Considering the stability order of carbocations provided, how many hyperconjugative structures can be drawn for the tert-butyl cation (C₄H₉⁺)?

A

9

B

6

C

3

D

12

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The tert-butyl cation (C₄H₉⁺) has 9 hyperconjugative structures due to 9 available C-H bonds from the three methyl groups directly attached to the positively charged carbon, each contributing a structure.

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