The correct order of stability for the following carbanions is:
$CH_2=CH^{-}, CH_3-CH_2^{-}, CH\equiv C^{-}$

  • A
    $CH_3-CH_2^{-} > CH_2=CH^{-} > CH\equiv C^{-}$
  • B
    $CH_2=CH^{-} > CH\equiv C^{-} > CH_3-CH_2^{-}$
  • C
    $CH\equiv C^{-} > CH_2=CH^{-} > CH_3-CH_2^{-}$
  • D
    $CH\equiv C^{-} > CH_3-CH_2^{-} > CH_2=CH^{-}$

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