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

question 28

Multiple Choice

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

• A)3^\(\circ\)C 2p atomic orbital + 3^\(\circ\) C sp² atomic orbital
• B)3^\(\circ\)C 2p atomic orbital + methyl C-H \(\sigma\)molecular orbital
• C)3^\(\circ\) C sp² atomic orbital + methyl C-H \(\sigma\)molecular orbital
• D)3^\(\circ\)C 2p atomic orbital + methyl C 2s atomic orbital

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