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The correct order of statbility for the following alkoxides is:
Option: 1 C > A > B
Option: 2 C > B > A
Option: 3 B > A > C
Option: 4 B > C > A
 

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When a negative charge is delocalised with an electron-withdrawing group like (NO2) then stability increases.

(A) The negative charge is localised

(B) The negative charge is delocalised with the carbon of the alkene

(C) Negative charge is delocalised with NO2 group

So, the order will be

 C > B > A

Therefore, Option(2) is correct.

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