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Which carbon in CH₃CH₂C(=O)CH₂CH₃ is most stabilized by the hyperconjugation effect if it forms a carbocation?

In CH₃CH₂C(=O)CH₂CH₃, the carbon in CH₂ adjacent to C=O (second carbon) forms CH₃CH⁺CH₂C(=O)CH₃, stabilized by hyperconjugation from CH₃.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 8: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques > Topic: Electronic Effects - Inductive Mesomeric Hyperconjugation and Resonance

An organic compound with C₅H₈ has a degree of unsaturation of 2. Which functional group combination could it contain?

Degree of unsaturation = (2C + 2 - H)/2 = (12 - 8)/2 = 2. CH₃CH₂C≡CCH₃ has one triple bond (2 units), fitting C₅H₈.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 8: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques > Topic: Electronic Effects - Inductive Mesomeric Hyperconjugation and Resonance

Which carbocation rearrangement is most likely to occur to increase stability in CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂⁺?

The primary carbocation CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂⁺ can undergo a hydride shift to form CH₃CH⁺CH₂CH₃ (secondary), which is more stable due to hyperconjugation.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 8: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques > Topic: Electronic Effects - Inductive Mesomeric Hyperconjugation and Resonance