Question:

A tertiary butyl carbocation is more stable than a secondary butyl carbocation because of which of the following ?

Updated On: Apr 14, 2025
  • $-I$ effect of $-CH_3$ groups
  • $+R$ effect of $-CH_3$ groups
  • $- R$ effect of $-CH_3$ groups
  • Hyperconjugation
Hide Solution
collegedunia
Verified By Collegedunia

The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Tertiary carbocations are stable due to inductive effect (+I effect of alkyl groups) and hyperconjugation.
Tert. carbocation has greater number of alpha H in comparison to sec carbocation. This increases hyperconjugation which results to its greater stability.
Was this answer helpful?
0
0