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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