A carbocation is stabilised due to : A. hyperconjugation B. positive inductive effect C. resonance D. all of these
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A carbocation is a positively charged carbon atom that has only three bonds and an empty p orbital. This makes it highly reactive and unstable. Now, let's look at the options given: A. Hyperconjugation: This is the delocalization of electrons in a sigma bond Show more…
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