STANDARD Chemistry Carbocations MCQ Question
Stability of alkyl carbocations can be explained by
inductive effect only
hyperconjugation only
both inductive effect and hyperconjugation
electromeric effect only.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The stability of alkyl carbocations is influenced by both the inductive effect, which stabilizes the positive charge through electron donation, and hyperconjugation, which delocalizes the positive charge over adjacent σ-bonds.
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