alleryStart learning →Hyperconjugation involves delocalisation of which electrons?
ASigma electrons of C-H
BLone pairs of oxygen
CPi electrons of benzene
DInner shell electrons
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Sigma electrons of C-H
Sigma electrons of an alpha C-H bond delocalise into an adjacent empty p orbital or pi bond.
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