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Q. Consider the following carbanions :
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Correct order of stability is

Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

Solution:

$OCH _{3}$ group shows $+M$, thus destabilise carbanion, while $- NO _{2}$ group shows, $-M$ and decreases electron density on carbanion and make it more stable. Thus stability order is :

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