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The greater stability of tert-butyl carb...

The greater stability of tert-butyl carbocation than methyl carbocation can be explained on the basis of

A

`+ I` effect of the methyl groups

B

electromeric effect of the methyl groups

C

hyperconjugation effect of the methyl groups

D

`- I` effect of the methyl groups.

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A, C
The greater stability of tert-butyl carbocation and methyl carbocation can be explained either on the basis of + I effect of methyl group or on the basis of hyperconjugation.
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  • Stability of alkyl carbocations can be explained by

    A
    inductive effect only
    B
    hyperconjugation only
    C
    both inductive effect and hyperconjugation
    D
    electromeric effect only

  • The order of stability of following carbocation :

    A
    `II gt III gt I`
    B
    `I gt II gt III`
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    D
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    C
    `I gt II gt III`
    D
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