JEE MainChemistryBasics of Organic ChemistryMCQ+4 / −1
The order of relative stability of the contributing structure is :
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :- AI = II = III
- BI > II > III
- CIII > II > I
- DII > I > III
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Correct answer: B
The question asks for the order of relative stability of contributing structures I, II, and III, but the actual structures are not visible/provided in the prompt.
Without the structures, it is impossible to independently derive the stability order from first principles, because resonance/contributing-structure stability depends on features such as:
- Octet completion
- Number of covalent bonds
- Charge separation
- Location of positive/negative charge
- Electronegativity of atoms bearing charge
- Aromaticity or antiaromaticity, if relevant
So, strictly speaking, the problem is incomplete as written.
What can be concluded from the given data?
The stored correct answer is B, which corresponds to:
Thus, based only on the provided answer key, the reported order is:
Final Answer
Option B:
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