Use electronic factors to explain why methyl carbanion is more stable than tertiary butd carbanion. Rank the following intermediates in order of increasing stability. Account for your choice: CH2 CH2 CH2 CH2 CH2 OCH3 NO2 CH3

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Use electronic factors to explain why methyl carbanion is more stable than tertiary butM
carbanion.
Rank the following intermediates in order of increasing stability. Account for your choice:
CH2
:CH2
:CH2
CH2 CH2
OCH3
NO2
CH3
Transcribed Image Text:Use electronic factors to explain why methyl carbanion is more stable than tertiary butM carbanion. Rank the following intermediates in order of increasing stability. Account for your choice: CH2 :CH2 :CH2 CH2 CH2 OCH3 NO2 CH3
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