JEE Main 2025 Chemistry question

ChemistryOrganic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and TechniquesJEE Main 2025

Given below are two statements: Statement I : Hyperconjugation is not a permanent effect. Statement II : In general, greater the number of alkyl groups attached to a positively charged C-atom, greater is the hyperconjugation interaction and stabilization of the cation. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Answer: (2)

Solution

Hyperconjugation is a permanent effect (not I); more alkyl groups increase hyperconjugation (II correct)

Question ID VK-002619