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

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ChemistryGOCInductive EffectHard2 minQB

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Which of the following is more stable ?

(a) structure (b)

Answer:

Solution:

$C F_{3}$ stabilises the phenoxide ion by a strong -I effect. $C H_{3}$ destabilises it by +I and hyperconjugation. a $<$ b.

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