How is F-CH2+ a more stable carbocation than (CH3)3C+ though it is the upper limit of hyperconjugation ....Is there back bonding in the first compound .

Question

If yes then how..Plz explain

Answer 1

Step 1: define more stable--stability is a relative term.

The chemical environment defines stability-- but that aside...

Back-bonding is interesting--and I reveal I'm out of the loop-easy research.

A look at the lone pair -> empty pi orbital overlap could shed light--

To begin--what is your evidence of these species relative stability?

Thx--from the future. 2020