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The lower stability of ethyl anion compared to methyl anion and the higher stability of ethyl radical compared to methyl radical, respectively, are due to (A) +I effect of the methyl group in ethyl anion and σ → p-orbital conjugation in ethyl radical (B) –I effect of the methyl group in ethyl anion and σ → σ∗ conjugation in ethyl radical (C) +I effect of the methyl group in both cases (D) +I effect of the methyl group in ethyl anion and σ → σ∗ conjugation in ethyl radical 

Answer»

Correct option  (A) +I effect of the methyl group in ethyl anion and σ p-orbital conjugation in ethyl radical 

Explanation:

Stability C2 H2 > CH3

In ethyl anion, methyl group have +I effect which increases e density on carbanion so stability decreases. 

Stability  C2 H5  > CH3

Due to σ –p orbital conjugation in ethyl radical, it is more stable.  



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