Which of the Following Statements About Carbocation Stability Is True

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about carbocation stability is true?

• A)Carbocations are stabilized by electron-withdrawing inductive effects only.
• B)Carbocations are stabilized by electron-withdrawing inductive effects and hyperconjugation.
• C)Carbocations are stabilized by electron-donating inductive effects only.
• D)Carbocations are stabilized by electro-donating inductive effects and hyperconjugation.

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