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JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Shift 1, Chemistry Q12: Resonance & Mesomeric Effect

JEE Main2026Jan 21, Shift 1Chemistry
Q.

From the following, the least stable structure (resonance form of a nitro-conjugated cation/allyl system) is:

  1. A

    1

  2. B

    2

  3. C

    3

  4. D

    4

Solution

The resonance structure with positive charges on adjacent atoms is least stable due to electrostatic repulsion.

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