Which species in each pair is more stable?

Short Answer

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The most stable among the pairs are:

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Step1:

a)The negative charge is shared by two oxygens

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Step 2:

b) The negative charge is shared by carbon and an oxygen.

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Step 3: 

The negative charge is shared by a carbon and two oxygens.

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Step 4:

The negative charge is shared by a nitrogen and two oxygens.

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