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A tertiary butyl carbocation is more stable than a secondary butyl carbocation because of which of the following?
ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryJEE Main
Options:
  • A +R effect of CH3 groups
  • B R effect of CH3 groups
  • C Hyperconjugation
  • D I effect of CH3 groups
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The correct answer is: Hyperconjugation

The stability of given carbocations can be explained based on the hyperconjugation effect. The more the number of alpha hydrogen, the more is the stability of carbocations.

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