Question

compare the stability of methylcarboanion and benzyl carbo anion​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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enter image description hereI think the answer is either a or c, as in d there are no chances for the carbanion to have its charge become less. In b I think there is a + inductive effect due to methyl group which gives it more negative charge.

enter image description hereI think the answer is either a or c, as in d there are no chances for the carbanion to have its charge become less. In b I think there is a + inductive effect due to methyl group which gives it more negative charge.The ones left are a and c. Nitrogen is an electronegative element so it might lessen the charge on the carbanion, but in both a and c the carbanion is same distance from it. I am unable to reason out it from here.