Correct order of stability for alkoxides:

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Step 1: Stability of Alkoxides
Stability increases with electron-withdrawing groups and resonance.
- (C): The negative charge on Oxygen is in extended conjugation with the nitro group through the double bond. (Most stable).
- (B): The nitro group is adjacent, but there is less conjugation than C.
- (A): No resonance, only inductive stabilization from . (Least stable).

Step 2: Order
(C)  (B)  (A).

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