Q15 / 125 · BITSAT 2013 · Chemistry

The most stable carbanion among the following is:

A
B
C
Correct answer
D

Solution

$-\mathrm{NO}_{2}$ group, being strong electron withdrawing, disperses the -ve charge, hence stabilizes the concerned carbanion.

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

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