JEE Main 2026 Chemistry question
Arrange the following carbanions in the decreasing order of stability I. II. III. IV. V. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer: (3)
Solution
EWG (CHO, Br) increase carbanion stability; EDG (OCH3, CH3) decrease stability. Order: IV(CHO) > I(Br) > II(H) > V(CH3) > III(OCH3)