Question

Which of the following is a consequence of Baker-Nathan effect?

(a) It is helpful in explaining the directive influence of alkyl groups in aromatic alkyl benzene

(b) It is helpful in explaining the relative stability of alkenes

(c) It is helpful in explaining the relative stabilities of alkyl carbocations

(d) All of the mentioned

I had been asked this question in an international level competition.

My question is from Hyperconjugation in division Reactivity of Molecules Reaction Mechanism of Engineering Chemistry I

Answer 1

The correct answer is (d) All of the mentioned

To explain I would say: Baker-Nathan effect is helpful in explaining the directive influence of alkyl groups in aromatic alkyl benzene. It is helpful in explaining the relative stability of alkenes and relative stabilities of alkyl carbocations.