Question
Ionic species are stabilised by the dispersal of charge. Which of the following carboxylate ion is the most stable?
A.
B.
C.
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Answer :
Solution :
As $$F$$ is most electronegative and in this structure there are two $$F$$ atoms, therefore, dispersal of negative charge is maximum hence it is the most stable.
As $$F$$ is most electronegative and in this structure there are two $$F$$ atoms, therefore, dispersal of negative charge is maximum hence it is the most stable.