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Q. The greater stability of tert-butyl carbocation over methyl carbocation can be explained on the basis of :
(1) $+I$-effect of the methyl group
(2) hyperconjugation effect of the methyl group
(3) electromeric effect of the methyl group
(4) $-I$-effect of the methyl group

BHUBHU 2005

Solution:

The greater stability of Cere-butyl carbocation over methyl carbocation is explained on the basis of $ +I $ effect and hyperconjugation effect of the $ CH_{3} $ groups.