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A tertiary butyl carbocation is more stable than a secondary butyl carbocation because of which of the following ?
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Solution:
Tertiary carbocations are stable due to inductive effect (+I effect of alkyl groups) and hyperconjugation.
Tert. carbocation has greater number of alpha H in comparison to sec carbocation. This increases hyperconjugation which results to its greater stability.