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Compare the relative stabilities of following resonating structures:

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P>Q>R
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Q>P>R
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Q>R>P
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P>R>Q
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Solution

The correct option is D P>R>Q
The electronegativity order for the given atom is O>N>C.
The resonating structure where the negative charge is present at the most electronegative atom is more stable.
Hence the stability order will be:
P>R>Q

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