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Assertion A phenyl carbanion `(C_(6)H_(5)^(-))` is more stable than a benzyl carbanion `(C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)^(-))`
Reason In benzyl phenyl carbanion the negatively charged carbon has hreater s-character than the same in benzyl carbanion.

A

Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

Assertion is correct but reason is incorrect

D

Assertion is incorrect but reason is correct

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d
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