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Rank the following alkenes from **MOST to LEAST stable**.

**Structures:**

- **I**: A cyclohexene with a methyl group attached at the carbon adjacent to the double bond.
- **II**: A cyclohexene with a methyl group attached at the carbon opposite the double bond.
- **III**: A cyclohexene with a methyl group attached at the carbon that is part of the double bond (forming an alkene with a methyl substituent).

**Answer Options:**

a. I > II > III

b. III > II > I

c. II > III > I

d. I > III > II

**Explanation:**
To determine the stability, evaluate the alkene substitution level and sterics. Alkenes generally increase in stability with more substituted double bonds. Answer the question by considering hyperconjugation and inductive effects introduced by the substituents.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** Rank the following alkenes from **MOST to LEAST stable**. **Structures:** - **I**: A cyclohexene with a methyl group attached at the carbon adjacent to the double bond. - **II**: A cyclohexene with a methyl group attached at the carbon opposite the double bond. - **III**: A cyclohexene with a methyl group attached at the carbon that is part of the double bond (forming an alkene with a methyl substituent). **Answer Options:** a. I > II > III b. III > II > I c. II > III > I d. I > III > II **Explanation:** To determine the stability, evaluate the alkene substitution level and sterics. Alkenes generally increase in stability with more substituted double bonds. Answer the question by considering hyperconjugation and inductive effects introduced by the substituents.
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