Q.

Given below are two statements :                                        [2025]

Statement I : Hyperconjugation is not a permanent effect.

Statement II : In general, greater the number of alkyl groups attached to a positively charged C-atom, greater is the hyperconjugation interaction and stabilization of the cation.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1 Statement I is true but Statement II is false.  
2 Both Statement I and Statement II are false.  
3 Statement I is false but Statement II is true.  
4 Both Statement I and Statement II are true.  

Ans.

(3)

Hyperconjugation is a permanent effect.