Question

Given below are two statements : 

Statement I : Hyperconjugation is a permanent effect. 

Statement II : Hyperconjugation in ethyl cation   involves the overlapping of C_sp² - H_1s bond with empty 2p orbital of other carbon. 

Choose the correct option : 

(1) Both statement I and statement II are false 

(2) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is true 

(3) Statement I is correct but statement II is false 

(4) Both Statement I and statement II are true. 

Answer 1

Answer is : (3) Statement I is correct but statement II is false

Statement I : It is correct statement 

Statement II :  involve C_sp³ - H_1s bond with empty 2p orbital hence given statement is false.