An Acetylide Anion Is More Stable Than Either a Vinylic

question 6

Multiple Choice

An acetylide anion is more stable than either a vinylic or alkyl anion due to

• A)the stabilization of the negative charge in orbitals with higher s character.
• B)the greater distance of the negative charge from the nucleus of the carbon atom.
• C)the greater stability of an sp hybrid orbital.
• D)the larger number of π electrons.

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