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Q. For carbanion
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Stability order will be

Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

Solution:

As $-M$ and $-I$ effect increases, stability of carbanion increases. $-M$ effect is possible only at ortho and para positions and $-I$ effect is more pronounced at ortho position. Thus, correct order of stability is :

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