Question

CH3 is less stable than? a) CH3-CH2 b) CH3-CH-CH3 c)CH2-NO2 d) CHCH-C2H5

Answer 1

Answer:

d) is correct option

Explanation:

(CH3)3C - is less stable than CH3-. Reason for this is carbanion is destabilised by electron releasing groups. ... The electron releasing nature of CH So a carbanion is always stabilised by electron withdrawing groups (- I group) and destabilised by electron releasing groups (+I group).