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Published on: August 14, 2026
Arrange the following carbanions in order of their decreasing stability:
A
. 
A
B 
C
A
B C
B
. 
B
A 
C
B
A C
C
. 
C 
B 
A
C B A
D
C 
A 
B
A B
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
+I effect decreases the stability of carbon anion. Since, 
group has +I effect, therefore,
it intensifies the negative charge and hence destabilizes relative to , sp hybridized carbanion is more stabilized than 
Hence, 
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