Three of the Four Structures Below Represent Unstable Organic Compounds

question 14

Multiple Choice

Three of the four structures below represent unstable organic compounds that are not likely to exist because they violate the octet rule. Which one of the four structures represents a stable organic compound that is likely to exist?

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