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Question:

Consider the following above compounds. Hyperconjugation occurs in:

III only

I and III

II only

I only

Solution:

Hyperconjugation requires a presence of H atom on Cα to a double bond or a radical. Hyperconjugation occurs in compound III (radical derived from 2-methylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane) only.