What Type of Orbitals Overlap to Provide Stability to the Tert-Butyl

question 61

Multiple Choice

What type of orbitals overlap to provide stability to the tert-butyl carbocation by hyperconjugation?

• A) 3° C 2p atomic orbital + 3° C sp² atomic orbital
• B) 3° C 2p atomic orbital + methyl C−H σ molecular orbital
• C) 3° C sp² atomic orbital + methyl C−H σ molecular orbital
• D) 3° C 2p atomic orbital + methyl C 2s atomic orbital

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