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An Acetylide Anion Is More Stable Than Either a Vinylic

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An acetylide anion is more stable than either a vinylic or alkyl anion due to


A) the stabilization of the negative charge in orbitals with higher s character.
B) the greater distance of the negative charge from the nucleus of the carbon atom.
C) the greater stability of an sp hybrid orbital.
D) the larger number of π electrons.

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