Which of the following is more stable ? (a) (b)

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Which of the following is more stable ?

(a) structure

(b) structure

Answer:

Solution:

At the meta position OCH₃ acts by -I, which stabilises the carbanion. CH₃ acts by +I, which destabilises it. a $>$ b.

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