Organic Chemistry Some Basic Principles And Techniques Ques 32
32. A tertiary butyl carbocation is more stable than a secondary butyl carbocation because of which of the following?
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(a) $+R$ effect of $-CH_3$ groups
(b) $-R$ effect of $-CH_3$ groups
(c) Hyperconjugation
(d) $- I$ effect of $-CH_3$ groups
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 32.(c)
Solution:
- (c)

$t$-Butyl carbocation is more stable due to hyperconjugation.