STANDARDChemistry-Hydrocarbons
STANDARD Chemistry Carbocations MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
Stability of alkyl carbocations can be explained by
A
inductive effect only
B
hyperconjugation only
C
both inductive effect and hyperconjugation
D
electromeric effect only.
Correct Answer
Option C
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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