On increasing the number of alkyl groups, the stability of carbanions ___________
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains same
D. None of the mentioned
Answer:B
On increasing the number of alkyl groups, the stability of carbanions ___________
A. Increases B. Decreases C. Remains same D. None of the mentioned
Explanation: On increasing the number of alkyl groups, the stability of carbanions decreases. The alkyl groups have (-I) effect.