Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - The Study of Chemical Reactions - Problems - Page 166: Problem 4-32

Answer

The carbanion and its resonance are shown in the attached image.

Work Step by Step

In this reaction, the hydrogen on the central carbon accepts 1 electron from the base, and this leads to the formation of the carbanion. The resultant carbanion displays resonance, wherein the negative charge delocalizes on the nitrogen atom, making the ion stabilised. The carbanion and its resonance are shown in the attached image.
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