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A tertiary butyl carbocation is more stable than a secondary butyl carbocation because of which of the following?

1. + R effect of – CH3 groups
2. – R effect of – CH3 groups
3. Hyperconjugation
4. – I effect of – CH3 groups

Correct answer: Hyperconjugation

Solution

The tertiary butyl carbocation is more stable due to hyperconjugation, where the adjacent C-H bonds of methyl groups donate electron density to the positively charged carbon, stabilizing it.

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