The decreasing order of stability of the following anions is:
$(P)$ $p-OCH_3-C_6H_4-CH_2^-$
$(Q)$ $p-CHO-C_6H_4-CH_2^-$
$(R)$ $p-Cl-C_6H_4-CH_2^-$
$(S)$ $p-CH_3-C_6H_4-CH_2^-$

  • A
    $Q > R > S > P$
  • B
    $R > Q > P > S$
  • C
    $S > P > R > Q$
  • D
    $P > Q > R > S$

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