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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 - 8.4. Organic chemistry reaction mechanism

The order of relative stability of the contributing structure is: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A \( I > II > III\)
  2. B \(II > I > III\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{I}=\mathrm{II}=\mathrm{III}\)
  4. D \(III > II > I\)
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(A) \( I > II > III\)

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\(I\) \(>\) \(II\) \(>\) \(III\), since neutral resonating structures are more stable than charged resonating structure. \(II\) \(>\) \(III\), since stability of structure with -ve charge on more electronegative atom is higher.