Read these statements about hyperconjugation. (i) In propene, , bonds can take part in hyperconjugation. (ii) In 2-methylpropene, , such bonds take part. (iii) In the ethyl cation, , the two bonds of the carbon overlap with its own empty p orbital. (iv) In 3,3-dimethylbut-1-ene, , nine bonds take part. (v) Hyperconjugation delocalises the σ electrons of a C-H bond on a carbon next to a π bond or to a vacant p orbital. How many of the statements above are correct?
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