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Assertion(A):p-methyl benzyl carbocation...

Assertion(A):p-methyl benzyl carbocation `(I)` is more stable than benzyl carbocation `(II)`.
Reason(R) Heterovalent or no bond resonance.

A

If both (A) and ( R) are true and ( R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B

If both (A) and ( R) are true but ( R) is not correct explanation of (A).

C

If (A) is true but ( R) is false.

D

If (A) is false but ( R) if true.

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The correct Answer is:
A
(a) Hyperconjugation in also called hetervalent resonance or no band resonance.

So, `(I)` is more stable than `(II)`.
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