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The correct stability order of the following resonanating
structures is




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I is the most stable resonating structure becasue it is
neutral.

IV has complete octet on each atoms, II and III both have incomplete

octet at 'C' atom bearing positive charge but in 'III' structure

negative charge is present on more electronegative atom i.e. oxygen.

Source: Grass-G / CH-17 Chemistry Paper 26 Nov. Second.docx

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