Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry Question 202
Question: Which of the following resonating structures of 1-methoxy-1, 3-butadiene is least stable [IIT Screening 2005]
Options:
A)
B)
C)
D)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
The octet of all atoms are complete in structures and .
In structure electron deficiency of positively charged carbon is duly compensated by lone pair electrons of adjacent oxygen atom while such neighbour group support is not available in structure .