Q7 / 90 · JEE Main 2021 (27 Jul Shift 2) · Chemistry

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Hyperconjugation is a permanent effect.

Statement II : Hyperconjugation in ethyl cation CH3-C+H2 involves the overlapping of Csp2-H1 s bond with empty 2p orbital of other carbon.

Choose the correct option:

  • A
    Both statement I and statement II are false
  • B
    Statement I is incorrect but statement II is true
  • Correct answer
    C
    Statement I is correct but statement II is false
  • D
    Both Statement I and statement II are true.

Solution

Statement I : It is correct statement
Statement II : CH3-CH2 involve Csp3-H1 s bond with empty 2p orbital hence given statement is false.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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