Q. Which of the following in second ion is more stable than the first

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Solution:

(A) II : Acetylenic carbanion is more stable than vinylic carbanion

(B) I : Benzyl carbanion is more stable (4 resonating structures) than allyl carbanion (two resonating structures)

(C) II : See allyl carbanion is less stable than p-allyl carbanion.

(D) I : is aromatic and (II) is non aromatic.