Hyperconjugation involves delocalisation of _____.

1. electrons of carbon-hydrogen σ bond of an alkyl group directly attached to an atom of unsaturated system.

2.  electrons of carbon-hydrogen σ bond of alkyl group directly attached to the positively charged carbon atom.

3.  π-electrons of carbon-carbon bond

4.  lone pair of electrons.


(a, b)
Hyperconjugation is the delocalisation of sigma electron also known as sigma-pi conjugation. Presence of α-H with respect to double bond, triple bond or carbon containing positive charge (in carbonium ion) or unpaired electron (in free radical) is a condition for hyperconjugation.