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Published on: August 14, 2026
Among the following, the molecule expected to be stabilized by anion formation is: 
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Configuration of 
Configuration of 
has 
mixing and the HOMO is 
and LUMO is 
So, the extra electron will oecupy bonding molecular orbital and this will lead to an increase in bond order. 
has more bond order than 
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