Question
Chemistry Question on reaction mechanism
The increasing order of relative stabilities of the carbocations is given below: This can be explained on the basis of
A
electromeric effect of the methyl groups.
B
hyperconjugation effect of the methyl groups
C
-I effect of the methyl groups
D
none of these.
Answer
hyperconjugation effect of the methyl groups
Explanation
Solution
Greater the number of alkyl groups attached to a positively charged carbon atom, greater is the hyperconjugation interaction and hence, greater is the stability of carbocations.