Question

Which of the following dienes would be the most stable?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Option A :


It has 6 $\alpha$-hydrogens.

Option B:


It has 6 $\alpha$-hydrogens.

Option C


It has 10 $\alpha$-hydrogens.

Option D:

It has 6 $\alpha$-hydrogens.
More the number of $\alpha$-hydrogens , more will be the stability, so (c) is the correct option which has maximum number of $\alpha$-hydrogens.