Physics · Organic Chemistry Mechanics
Given below are two statements regarding carbocation stability: Statement I: The tert-butyl carbocation is more stable than the isopropyl carbocation because nine hyperconjugation interactions are possible in the tert-butyl carbocation. Statement II: The ethyl carbocation is less stable than the isopropyl carbocation because only three hyperconjugation interactions are possible in the ethyl carbocation. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- 1Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- 2Both Statement I and Statement II are true✓
- 3Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- 4Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Correct answer
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
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