Question
Chemistry Question on Hydrocarbons
Cyclopentadienyl anion is much more stable than allyl anion. Cyclopentadienyl anion is aromatic in character.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C
If assertion is true but reason is false
D
If both assertion and reason are false
Answer
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
Explanation
Solution
Cylopentadienyl anion is more stable than allyl anion as the former is aromatic and is stabilised by resonance.