NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3g1251
The ion shown is more stable than the n-propyl cation mainly because of
Athe electron-withdrawing inductive effect of the vinyl group
Bhyperconjugation with more C-H bonds
Cdelocalisation of the positive charge over two carbon atoms by resonance
Dthe sp3 hybridisation of the cationic carbon
Answer: C
The ion shown is the allyl cation. Its empty p orbital overlaps with the C=C pi bond, delocalising the positive charge over two carbons. This resonance stabilisation exceeds any alkyl effect in the n-propyl cation.