Question

p-methyl benzyl carbocation `(I)` is more stable than benzyl carbocation `(II)`.
Heterovalent or no bond resonance.
A. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is true, statement 2 is a correct explanation for statement 4
B. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is true, statement 2 is not a correct explanation for statement 4
C. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false
D. Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
Hyperconjugation is also called heterovalent resonance or no bond resonance.

So, (I) is more stable than (II)