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What is hyperconjugation? with respect to Hydrocarbons i.e. delocalisation of "pi" electrons of a multiple bond?
Hyperconjugation is a type of molecular interaction in which electrons from a sigma bond in a molecule are delocalized into an adjacent pi bond or an empty orbital. This results in the stabilization of the molecule.
Hyperconjugation contributes to molecular stability by increasing the delocalization of electrons, which in turn reduces the energy of the molecule. This results in a more stable molecule.
Hyperconjugation is primarily observed in molecules with multiple bonds, such as alkenes and carbonyls. It can also occur in molecules with lone pairs of electrons, such as amines and carbanions.
While both hyperconjugation and resonance involve the delocalization of electrons, they are different types of molecular interactions. Hyperconjugation involves the delocalization of electrons from a sigma bond into an adjacent pi bond or empty orbital, while resonance involves the delocalization of electrons through a series of pi bonds.
Hyperconjugation plays a role in many chemical reactions, such as the stability of carbocations, the acidity of molecules, and the reactivity of radicals. It is also used in organic synthesis to selectively control reactions and in drug design to optimize molecular stability.