The correct stability order of the following resonance structures of CH3 –CH = CH–CHO is CH3–CH–CH=C–H CH3–CH–CH=C–H O I O O II III CH3–CH=CH–C–H (A) II III I (B) III II I (C) I II III (D)

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The correct stability order of the following resonance structures of CH3 –CH = CH–CHO is CH3–CH–CH=C–H CH3–CH–CH=C–H O I O O II III CH3–CH=CH–C–H

(A) II > III > I
(B) III > II > I
(C) I > II > III
(D) II > I > III

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. CH3–CH–CH=CH (II)  O O  CH3–CH=CH–CH (III) Non Polar R.S. More No of covalent bond CH3–CH–CH=CH (I)  O  Having –ve charge on more electronegative atom Having –ve charge on less electronegative atom  Stability order III > II > I

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