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Which one of the following species is most stable?
Which one of the following species is most stable?
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The correct option is B B
Nitro-group is electron withdrawing, therefore decrease stability. Methoxy group is electron releasing, therefore increase the stability by donating electron.
Chlorine is also electron withdrawing but its effect is less than −NO2 group.
Hence, correct answer is option B.
Nitro-group is electron withdrawing, therefore decrease stability. Methoxy group is electron releasing, therefore increase the stability by donating electron.
Chlorine is also electron withdrawing but its effect is less than −NO2 group.
Hence, correct answer is option B.
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