Given below are two statements : In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
- Statement I is false but Statement II is true
- Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Answer
(2) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Solution
Number of hyperconjugation interactions = number of α-H atoms (C–H bonds on carbons attached to the positive carbon).
(CH3)3 C: three CH3 groups 9 α-H 9 hyperconjugation interactions more stable. Statement I is true.
CH3: the three H atoms are on the positive carbon itself; there is no α-carbon no hyperconjugation is possible (0, not 3). Statement II is false.
Answer: (2)