$A$ tertiary butyl carbocation is more stable than a secondary butyl carbocation because of which of the following?

  • A
    Hyperconjugation
  • B
    $ -I $ effect of $ -CH_3 $ groups
  • C
    $ +R $ effect of $ -CH_3 $ groups
  • D
    $ -R $ effect of $ -CH_3 $ groups

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The correct stability order of carbocations is

$A$ carbanion acts as a:

State True or False for the following statements:
$(i)$ $\mathop{C}\limits^{+}H_3$ and $CH_3\mathop{C}\limits^{+}H_2$ both are primary carbocations.
$(ii)$ $(CH_3)_3\mathop{C}\limits^{+}$ is a tertiary carbocation and all carbons are $sp^3$ hybridized.
$(iii)$ $\mathop{C}\limits^{+}H_3$ is trigonal planar.
$(iv)$ $CH_4$ is not trigonal planar.

The stability order of the following carbocations is:

Match the intermediates given in Column $-I$ with their probable structure in Column $-II$.
Column $-I$ Column $-II$
$A$. Free radical $1$. Trigonal planar
$B$. Carbocation $2$. Pyramidal
$C$. Carbanion $3$. Linear

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