Carbanion formation in the presence of a strong base is the easiest in -
A
CH4
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B
CH3−CH3
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C
CH3−CN
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D
CH(CN)3
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Solution
The correct option is DCH(CN)3 Carbanion can be stabilized by the presence of electron withdrawing groups. Hence, CH3−CN with 3CN− is the most easy to form the carbanion.