Which of the following is the correct decreasing order of stability of carbanions?
$(1) (CH_3)_3C^-$
$(2) (CH_3)_2CH^-$
$(3) CH_3CH_2^-$
$(4) C_6H_5CH_2^-$

  • A
    $1 > 2 > 3 > 4$
  • B
    $4 > 3 > 2 > 1$
  • C
    $4 > 1 > 2 > 3$
  • D
    $1 > 2 > 4 > 3$

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