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Consider the following substituted cyclohexenes:

Which of the given compounds is the least stable?

Option: 1

\text{(I)}


Option: 2

\text{(II)}


Option: 3

\text{(III)}


Option: 4

\text{(IV)}


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As we have learnt,

Greater the number of \mathrm{\alpha- H}, greater is the stability of the alkene

Out of the given compounds, the compound given in Option (4) has the least number of \mathrm{\alpha- H} and hence, it is the least stable

Therefore, the correct answer is Option (4)

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