JEE Main 2026 Chemistry question
Given below are two statements: Statement I: On the basis of inductive effect, the order of stability of alkyl carbanions is CH₃⁻ > CH₃-CH₂⁻ > (CH₃)₂CH⁻ > (CH₃)₃C⁻. Statement II: Allyl and benzyl carbanions are more stabilised by inductive effect and not by resonance effect.
Answer: (C)
Solution
Statement I correctly reflects that more alkyl (+I, electron-donating) substitution destabilises a carbanion.
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