Carbonyl group has following resonating structures(I)>C+−O− (II)>C−−O+ (III)>C=OThe correct order of stability of these structures is:
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a
I > II > III
b
III > I > II
c
I > III > II
d
III > II > I
answer is B.
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The resonating structure with minimum or no charge is more stable. Thus, the stability of (III) is maximum. The structure (I) is more stable than structure (II) as the negative charge is present on more electronegative atom.