Question
Chemistry Question on Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Which of the following alkcnes is the most stable ?
A
CH3CH=CHCH3
B
(CH3)2C−CH2
C
(CH3)2C=CHCH3
D
(CH3)2C=C(CH3)2
Answer
(CH3)2C=C(CH3)2
Explanation
Solution
(CH3)2C=C(CH3)2 is most stable. It is due to maximum hyperconjugation. It has 12 hyperconjugative structures.