A tertiary butyl carbocation is more stable than a secondary butyl carbocation because of
which of the following?
groups
groups
groups
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsC
Tertiary butyl carbocation Secondary butyl carbocation
( 
atoms) ( 
atoms)
A tertiary butyl carbocation has 9 alpha hydrogen atoms whereas secondary butyl carbocation has 5 alpha hydrogen atoms. So when more number of 
atoms is present, more will be the hyperconjugation effect hence more will be the stability of carbocation. Thus tertiary butyl carbocation is more stable than a secondary butyl carbocation due to hyperconjugation
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems