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

  1. A
    effect of groups
  2. B
    effect of groups
  3. C
    effect of groups
  4. D
    Hyperconjugation

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A tertiary butyl carbocation has -hydrogens available for hyperconjugation, whereas a secondary butyl carbocation has only -hydrogens. Increased hyperconjugation and the effect of three methyl groups stabilize the carbocation more effectively. Hyperconjugation is the primary electronic reason cited in the options.

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A tertiary butyl carbocation is more stable than a secondary butyl carbocation because of which of the following?
A
effect of groups
B
effect of groups
C
effect of groups
D
Hyperconjugation

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