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why CCL3(-) is more stable than CF3(-) ?
Which of the following is most stable?
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  1. ​ch3(-)
  2. (ch3)c(-)
  3. cf3(-)
  4. ccl3(-)

Vedangi , 5 Years ago
Grade 12
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ROSHAN MUJEEB
Dear Student
The Chlorine in CCl3- has vacant d orbitals which is involved in conjugation with the negative charge on carbon. This stabilizes the entire structure. Fluorine does not have vacant d orbitals for conjugation.
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