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What is hyperconjugation and how does it occur?
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Hyperconjugation occurs when electrons in adjacent sigma bonds spread into the empty p-orbital, adding some electron density to help stabilize the electron-deficient carbon atom via orbital overlap between sigma bonds and an empty p-orbital.
Explanation: Hyperconjugation is a phenomenon where the electron density from adjacent sigma bonds delocalizes into an empty p-orbital, providing stability to electron-deficient species, particularly carbocations.