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Which of the following is the most stable alkene?

(a) CH2 = CHR

(b) RCH = CHR

(c) R2C = CR2

(d) CH2 = CH2

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Best answer

Correct option (d) CH2 = CH2

Explanation:

Alkenes are reactive due to the presence of double bond. The n electrons arc loosely held and are there[ore. easily polarisable. So more the number of electron releasing alkyl group on the double bond, lesser is the stability.

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