Q22 / 125 · BITSAT 2021 · Chemistry

The correct stability order of following species is - Figure
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  • A
    $x>y>w>z$
  • B
    $y>x>w>z$
  • Correct answer
    C
    $x>w>z>y$
  • D
    $z>x>y>w$

Solution

$x$ has a conjugated diene system, $\mathrm{w}$ an isolated diene system, $\mathrm{z}$ a cumulated diene system, and y an antiaromatic system.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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