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Write stability order of following intermediates:
`(a)HC -= overset(Theta)C" "(b) CH_(3) - overset(Theta)CH - CH_(3)`
`(c) CH_(3) - C underset(CH_(3))underset(|)overset(CH_(3))overset(|)Theta `

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To determine the stability order of the given intermediates, we need to analyze the hybridization and the inductive effects of the substituents present in each structure. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Structures**: - (a) HC ≡ C⁻ (A): This is a carbon anion with a triple bond (sp hybridization). - (b) CH₃ - C⁻H - CH₃ (B): This is a carbon anion with two methyl groups attached (sp³ hybridization). - (c) CH₃ - C(CH₃)₂ (C): This is a carbon anion with three methyl groups attached (sp³ hybridization). 2. **Determine Hybridization**: - For (a) HC ≡ C⁻: The carbon with the negative charge is sp hybridized. - For (b) CH₃ - C⁻H - CH₃: The carbon with the negative charge is sp³ hybridized. - For (c) CH₃ - C(CH₃)₂: The carbon with the negative charge is also sp³ hybridized. 3. **Stability Based on Hybridization**: - The stability of carbanions is generally ordered as follows: sp > sp² > sp³. This means that the more s character in the hybrid orbital, the more stable the anion. - Therefore, (a) HC ≡ C⁻ (sp) is more stable than (b) CH₃ - C⁻H - CH₃ (sp³) and (c) CH₃ - C(CH₃)₂ (sp³). 4. **Inductive Effects**: - In (b), there are two methyl groups which provide a +I (inductive) effect, slightly destabilizing the negative charge. - In (c), there are three methyl groups providing a stronger +I effect, making it less stable than (b). 5. **Final Stability Order**: - Based on hybridization and inductive effects, the order of stability is: 1. (a) HC ≡ C⁻ (most stable) 2. (b) CH₃ - C⁻H - CH₃ 3. (c) CH₃ - C(CH₃)₂ (least stable) ### Conclusion: The stability order of the intermediates is: **(a) > (b) > (c)**
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